Kia Picanto (2015 – 2017) vs Opel Karl (2015 – 2019): specs compared
The Kia Picanto is the more powerful of the two, with up to 85 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.9 s against 13.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 171 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 855 kg against 939 kg. At 3,675 mm, the Opel Karl is 81 mm longer than the Kia Picanto.
| Specification |
Kia
Picanto
2015 – 2017
|
Opel
Karl
2015 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2015 – 2017 | 2015 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 85 hp | 75 hp |
| Torque | 94 – 120 Nm | 96 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.9 – 14.6 s | 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 175 km/h | 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 5.6 L/100 km | 4.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,594 mm | 3,675 mm |
| Width | 1,595 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,385 mm | 2,385 mm |
| Curb weight | 855 – 885 kg | 939 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.