Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Kia Rio 5-Door
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
Kia Rio 5-Door
Car B
Kia Rio 5-Door
The Kia Rio 5-Door is a straightforward, efficient city car with enough space for a small family and a low entry price. It favors reliability and safety basics over premium feel or cargo capacity.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety120 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 52 / 62
City 76 / 75
Budget / value 74 / 74
Road trip 20 / 28
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 14 / 18
Practical 50 / 51
Premium 10 / 14
Winter 16 / 20

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line · Orange = Kia Rio 5-Door

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line Kia Rio 5-Door
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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

Kia Rio 5-Door

  • Low entry price delivers good value in its segment
  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
  • City-friendly 5-door with easy access and parking
  • Seats five with a usable 325 L trunk for daily errands and weekend bags

Verdict

Pick Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line if…
Best fuel economy
Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line uses 5.0 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Rio 5-Door if…
More power
Kia Rio 5-Door puts out 120 hp vs 84 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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