7.8
2025 Kia Picanto review
Kia's tiny tot Picanto has been refreshed with a new design and a heap more safety tech to make a stronger case against the MG 3.
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James Wong
Kia Picanto vs Abarth 695 Comparison
Kia Picanto
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Abarth 695
2024 Kia
Picanto
vs
2024 Abarth
695
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the micro category, between scores of 7.6 and 7.6.
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7.8
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Based on the Kia Picanto SPORT (PE2)
Based on the Abarth 695
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
35L
189 to 210 km
35L
203 to 210 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$18,290 - $21,690
$38,900 - $52,695
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheap and cheerful motoring
- Welcome upgrades to safety suite
- Save The Manual
Misses
- Smaller and not as pretty as MG 3
- ANCAP rating has now expired
- Servicing isn't exactly cheap
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Premium Paint (+$650)
- Two-tone Roof (+$1,600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1248 | 1368 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L | 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 62kW | 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 122Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9 | |
