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Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Chevrolet Spark Activ
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line
Car A
Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line
City-focused and efficient, the Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line offers good value in its segment with lively around-town performance. Its modest power and 255 L boot make it better for daily errands than cargo-heavy or high-speed use.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline4-star safety5 L/100km
Chevrolet Spark Activ
Car B
Chevrolet Spark Activ
The Chevrolet Spark Activ prioritizes city driving with low running costs and genuinely useful cargo space. It’s efficient and practical for five, but modest power and highway pace favor unrushed commuting.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline4-star safety98 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 52 / 48
City 76 / 74
Budget / value 74 / 55
Road trip 20 / 23
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 14 / 22
Practical 50 / 38
Premium 10 / 10
Winter 16 / 16

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line · Orange = Chevrolet Spark Activ

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line Chevrolet Spark Activ
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line

  • Efficient for its class at 5 L/100 km, keeping fuel use low
  • Good value in its segment with a price around 17,000
  • Nippy 0–100 km/h in 9.8 s for confident urban merges
  • Five seats and a 255 L boot cover everyday errands and occasional extra passengers

Chevrolet Spark Activ

  • Low entry price at 15500 supports cost-focused buying
  • Efficient for its class with 6.7 combined consumption
  • Useful 400 L trunk adds real day-to-day practicality
  • Safety ranks as a relative strength in its segment

Verdict

Pick Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line if…
Best fuel economy
Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line uses 5.0 L/100km vs 6.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Chevrolet Spark Activ if…
More power
Chevrolet Spark Activ puts out 98 hp vs 84 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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