Kia Picanto first generation

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The Kia Picanto first generation (2004–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 28 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: SA

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	3,500–3,540 mm RDW	3,535 mm
Width	1,600 mm RDW	1,595 mm
Height	1,480 mm RDW	1,480 mm
Wheelbase	2,370 mm RDW	2,370 mm
Front track	1,400 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,385 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	829–854 kg RDW	836–945 kg
Mass in running order	929–954 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,350 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	400–700 kg RDW	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	400 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	4–5 RDW	–
Doors	4 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	144–154 km/h RDW	–
Torque	87–153 Nm ASTRA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 155/70R13, 165/60R14, 175/50R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	71.0% (70.5–71.5)	77.9%	31,901
13 years and older	65.5% (65.2–65.7)	69.2%	114,655

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	42.7%	34.5%
Tyres	35.6%	31.2%
Suspension	34.7%	38.5%
Lights and electrics	24.5%	26.4%
Body, chassis and structure	21.6%	16.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks	17.3%	15.0%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 28 versions of the Kia Picanto first generation

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European Union 19 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011	1.0 L	51 kW (69 PS)	Petrol	100 g/km	48,302
2011	1.0 L	46 kW (63 PS)	Petrol	114 g/km	17,410
2011	1.2 L	63 kW (86 PS)	Petrol	109 g/km	15,224
2011	1.1 L	48 kW (65 PS)	Petrol	126 g/km	12,448
2010–2011	–	–	Petrol	114–124 g/km	2,890
2011	1.0 L	50 kW (68 PS)	Petrol	98 g/km	1,142
2011	1.0 L	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	115 g/km	808
2011	1.2 L	62 kW (84 PS)	Petrol	114 g/km	278
2011	1.0 L	44 kW (60 PS)	LPG	112 g/km	230
2011	1.1 L	46 kW (63 PS)	LPG	115 g/km	122
2011	1.1 L	55 kW (75 PS)	Diesel	113 g/km	104
2011	1.0 L	60 kW (82 PS)	LPG	96 g/km	42
2010–2011	–	–	Diesel	113–114 g/km	188
2011	–	–	LPG	96 g/km	10
2010	1.0 L	–	Petrol	115 g/km	49,568
2010	1.1 L	–	Petrol	121 g/km	34,816
2010	1.0 L	–	LPG	113 g/km	3,952
2010	1.1 L	–	Diesel	113 g/km	1,150
2010	1.1 L	–	LPG	122 g/km	846

United Kingdom 9 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
20101.0	1.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	4.8 L/100 km NEDC	114 g/km
2009–20101.1 (14" wheels) · 1.1	1.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	5.8 L/100 km NEDC	137 g/km
2006–20101.1	1.1 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	4.8–5.2 L/100 km NEDC	114–124 g/km
2008–20091.0 (Facelift) · 1	1.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	117 g/km
2008–20091.1 Ice, 2, 3 · 1.1 (15" wheels)	1.1 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	126 g/km
20091.1 (14" wheels)	1.1 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	118 g/km
20081.1 Auto Ice, 2	1.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	6.0 L/100 km NEDC	143 g/km
2006–20071	1.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	123 g/km
2006–20071.1	1.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	5.8 L/100 km NEDC	138 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.