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Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost
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 safety
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost
Car B
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost
The Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost balances low fuel use with brisk everyday performance at a low entry price. Space is modest, but it offers good value in its segment with reassuring safety signals.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety4.8 L/100km125 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssame usage profilestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 52 / 61
City 76 / 77
Budget / value 74 / 76
Road trip 20 / 27
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 14 / 16
Practical 50 / 51
Premium 10 / 13
Winter 16 / 20

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line · Orange = Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost
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

Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost

  • Low 4.8 L/100 km consumption keeps city running costs down
  • 125 hp and 0–100 km/h in 9 s feel confident in traffic
  • Price around 14,000 is good value in its segment
  • Seats five with a usable 292 L trunk for daily tasks

Verdict

Pick Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost if…
More power
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost puts out 125 hp vs 84 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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