Car A
Kia Picanto 1.0
The Kia Picanto 1.0 focuses on efficient city use and good value, with 5.6 l/100 km consumption and a low entry price. Performance is modest, but five seats and a 255 L boot cover everyday needs.
Kia Picanto 1.0
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Kia Soul
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
Kia Soul
The Kia Soul pairs five-seat practicality with efficient gasoline running and a very large 752 L cargo area at a price that suits growing families. Best for city and suburban use with FWD and modest performance, it’s less ideal for harsh winters or enthusiasts.
Why compared
performance gapsame body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seats
Usage fit
Family
52
/
75
City
76
/
59
Budget / value
72
/
66
Road trip
20
/
50
Performance
36
/
31
Cargo
14
/
42
Practical
49
/
57
Premium
9
/
21
Winter
16
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Picanto 1.0 · Orange = Kia Soul
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Kia Picanto 1.0
Kia Soul
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Kia Picanto 1.0
- Good value in its segment at a 15000 entry price
- Efficient for its class at 5.6 l/100 km combined
- Urban-friendly performance; relaxed acceleration suits stop-start traffic
- Five seats and a 255 L boot handle daily errands
- Slow 0–100 km/h in 13.8 s limits confident overtakes
- 67 hp and 160 km/h top speed make long highway trips less ideal
- Petrol only; no hybrid or EV option
- Not aimed at premium seekers or cargo-heavy use
Kia Soul
- Generous 752 L cargo space suits growing-family gear and weekly shopping
- Efficient for its class at 7.6 L/100 km to help manage fuel costs
- Good value in its segment at a 19,900 price point
- Easygoing everyday performance (150 hp, 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s) for commuting and city driving
- FWD may not suit harsh winter conditions compared with AWD rivals
- Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV range
- Not tuned for enthusiasts; 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s is average
- Seats 5 only; not an option for those needing three rows
Verdict
Pick Kia Picanto 1.0 if…
Best fuel economy
Kia Picanto 1.0 uses 5.6 L/100km vs 7.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Soul if…
More power
Kia Soul puts out 150 hp vs 67 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.