Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto: Which is The Right Small Car for Me?
We’re helping you decide which is the best compact city car for day-to-day life.
With so many compact city cars available, it can be hard to choose which one is right for you. But ask anybody for small car recommendations and the Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto will likely be mentioned.
In this article, we’ll be comparing the two popular models to help you choose the right car for your needs.
Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto – features
There are three trim levels available on the Hyundai i10 – Advance. Premium, and N Line. The top-of-the-range N Line trim is perfect if you are looking for something a little sportier.
The Kia Picanto also offers four trim levels 2, 3, GT-Line, and GT-Line S. You can find out some of the standard features for each trim level below.
Hyundai i10 Advance
- 15” alloy wheels
- Rear parking sensors
- Rear view camera
- Bluetooth with voice recognition
Hyundai i10 Premium
- 16” alloy wheels
- Heated front seats
- Wireless charging pad
- LED mood lighting
Hyundai i10 N Line
- 16” N Line alloy wheels
- N Line exterior styling
- Rear privacy glass
- Rear disc brakes
Kia Picanto 2
- 14” alloy wheels
- 8” touchscreen navigation
- Electric front and rear windows
- Automatic headlight control
Kia Picanto 3
- 16” alloy wheels
- Automatic air conditioning
- Start/stop with smart entry system
- Privacy glass (rear windows and tailgate)
Kia Picanto GT-Line
- GT-Line exterior styling
- 16” alloy wheels with GT-Line styling
- Gloss black radiator grille
- LED daytime running lights
Kia Picanto GT-Line S
- GT-Line exterior styling
- 16” alloy wheels with GT-Line styling
- Sunroof with tilting and sliding function
- Automatic air conditioning
Which one is bigger – the Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto?
While size is probably not high on your priority list when it comes to shopping for a compact car, it’s still important.
The Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto are very similar in size with the i10 offering 252 litres boot space. While the Kia Picanto offers slightly more with 255 litres boot capacity.
You can view a full breakdown of Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto dimensions below:
| Model | Height (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai i10 | 1,480 | 1,680 | 3,670 |
| Kia Picanto | 1,485 | 1,595 | 3,595 |
Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto – performance
There are three engine options available on the Hyundai i10 – a 1.0 litre or 1.2 litre non-turbo petrol engine, or a 1.0 litre turbo engine. You can expect to reach 0-62mph in around 11 seconds. You can also choose from a manual or automatic gearbox depending on your preferences.
The Kia Picanto offers two engine options, a 1.0 litre or 1.2 litre petrol engine, also with the option of manual or automatic transmission. Reach 0-60 mph in 15.4 seconds with the 1.0 litre engine, or 18.2 seconds with the 1.2 litre engine.
We’ve also broken down the fuel economy for each engine below:
| Engine | Fuel economy (combined WLTP) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai i10 1.0 litre | 55.3 mpg |
| Hyundai i10 1.2 litre | 54.3 mpg |
| Hyundai i10 1.2 litre N Line | 52.3 mpg |
| Kia Picanto 1.0 litre | 55.4 mpg |
| Kia Picanto 1.2 litre | 54.3 mpg |
Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto – safety and reliability
Both the Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto offer a great range of features to help keep you safe on the road.
Some of the standard safety features on the Hyundai i10 include:
- Forward collision assist with pedestrian/cycle detection
- Lane following and keep assist
- Front collision warning
- Driver attention warning
Standard Kia Picanto safety features include:
- Lane following and keep assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Blind spot collision avoidance assist
- Forward collision avoidance assist
In terms of reliability, all new Hyundai cars come with a comprehensive five-year warranty package. While all new Kia cars have a slightly longer seven-year warranty. So, whichever model you choose you can enjoy a safe and reliable drive.
Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto – which one should I buy?
Deciding whether the Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto is right for you will depend on your individual needs and budget. If you are looking for a used Hyundai i10 or used Kia Picanto , an i10 will be the slightly cheaper option.
However, if you are looking for something a little sportier, then the Hyundai N-Line is ideal.
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