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Ford Focus Active
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Kia Picanto 1.2
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Ford Focus Active
Car A
Ford Focus Active
A compact, city-friendly five-seater that balances efficiency and pace at a price that makes sense for small families. Best for urban commuting; less ideal if you need lots of cargo room or premium trimmings.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety180 hp
Kia Picanto 1.2
Car B
Kia Picanto 1.2
A city-focused model that prioritizes efficiency and value, the Kia Picanto 1.2 suits commuting and light family duties. It trades outright performance and cargo space for low running costs and simplicity.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline4-star safety4.5 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 54 / 53
City 63 / 78
Budget / value 55 / 76
Road trip 41 / 20
Performance 30 / 29
Cargo 20 / 14
Practical 39 / 51
Premium 22 / 10
Winter 26 / 16

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Focus Active · Orange = Kia Picanto 1.2

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Focus Active Kia Picanto 1.2
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Focus Active

  • Efficient for city commutes at 5.5 L/100km
  • Strong 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s helps with confident merging
  • Five-seat practicality suits small families
  • Priced at 22,000, representing good value in its segment

Kia Picanto 1.2

  • Low purchase price (~15000) offers good value in its segment
  • Efficient for its class at 4.5 L/100 km, keeping fuel bills down
  • Five seats and a 255 L trunk cover everyday errands and school runs
  • Strong reliability signals fit daily commuting needs

Verdict

Pick Ford Focus Active if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Focus Active is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Kia Picanto 1.2 if…
Performance & capability
Kia Picanto 1.2 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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