Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Sharing its platform with the i10 sibling made by Hyundai, the second generation of the Picanto was made by Kia in a three or five-door version.
After successfully launching the five-door variant, the Korean automaker introduced the three-door bodywork for those who didn't need the rear seats too much. The car instantly became a hit among delivery companies, which were happy with the Picanto's excellent fuel efficiency.
The car's look was surprisingly good for its class, and that's no wonder since it was penned by the same hand that made the Audi TT, the magic hand of Peter Schreyer. He made the car with high-mounted headlights above a fat bumper that sported the main grille and a set of side scoops for the fog lamps. From its profile, the three-door version received an ascending line and a small window between the B- and the C-pillars. At the back, the taillights flanked the slightly tilted forward tailgate.
Inside, the automaker tried to offer a neat design for the dashboard with a two-color option. Still, the sound system placed between the vents didn't look as good as those installed in other cars from the market. At the front, there was enough room for two passengers seated in high-mounted seats. In the back, however, there was limited legroom even for two people.
Under the hood, Kia installed a small choice of gasoline engines and ditched the diesel versions that were offered in the previous generation.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 998 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 6200 RPM 69 HP @ 6200 RPM 68 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 95 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 141.5 in (3594 mm) |
Width: | 62.8 in (1595 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.7/55.8 in (1,415/1,417 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.9 in (2385 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1808 lbs (820 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2954 lbs (1340 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 99 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.25L 4AT FWD (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1248 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 85 HP @ 6000 RPM 84 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 121 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 141.5 in (3594 mm) |
Width: | 62.8 in (1595 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.7/55.8 in (1,415/1,417 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.9 in (2385 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1874 lbs (850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3020 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 130 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.25L 5MT Start & Stop FWD (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1248 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 85 HP @ 6000 RPM 84 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 121 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 141.5 in (3594 mm) |
Width: | 62.8 in (1595 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.7/55.8 in (1,415/1,417 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.9 in (2385 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1830 lbs (830 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3020 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 106 g/km |