Petrol · 2006–2026
Kia Picanto
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Kia Picanto. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 6.0 L/100km: 47 mpg UK, 39 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 47 mpg
- US mpg
- 39 mpg
- On a full tank
- 583 km
- 35 L tank
What a Picanto costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.64 per 100 km | $1,940 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $14.48 per 100 km | $1,608 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.84 per 100 miles | £1,179 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $11.10 per 100 miles | $1,499 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
JA (3rd generation), 2018–2027
Specs for the 1.25 S hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- JA (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2018-2027
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,595 mm
- Width
- 1,595 mm
- Height
- 1,485 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
- Kerb weight
- 958 kg
- Boot
- 255 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.25 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 62 kW
- Torque
- 122 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 136 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 35 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2017
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★☆☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2017
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
TA (2nd generation), 2012–2017
Specs for the 1.25 SI hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- TA (2nd generation)
- Built
- 2012-2017
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,594 mm
- Width
- 1,595 mm
- Height
- 1,484 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,393 mm
- Kerb weight
- 885 kg
- Boot
- 201 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.25 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,123 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 56 kW
- Torque
- 120 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 34 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2015
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2011
- Airbags
- 6
SA (1st generation), 2004–2011
Specs for the 1.1 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- SA (1st generation)
- Built
- 2004-2011
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,536 mm
- Width
- 1,595 mm
- Height
- 1,481 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,370 mm
- Kerb weight
- 852 kg
- Boot
- 156 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.1 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,043 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 47 kW
- Torque
- 92 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 34 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★☆☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2004
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 5.7 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 5.2 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
Kia Picanto questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Picanto?
The 2026 Kia Picanto uses 6.0 L/100km by its official figures: 47 mpg in UK gallons and 39 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Picanto cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,940 in New Zealand, $1,608 in Australia, £1,179 in United Kingdom, $1,499 in United States.
How far does a Kia Picanto go on a full tank?
About 583 km (362 miles) from its 35 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Kia Picanto's boot?
255 L, for the 1.25 S hatchback.
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