Kia Picanto second generation

Kia Picanto second generation
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The Kia Picanto second generation (2011–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 68 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: TA

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,600 mm RDW3,595 mm
Width1,600 mm RDW1,595 mm
Height1,480 mm RDW1,490 mm
Wheelbase2,390 mm RDW2,385 mm
Front track1,409–1,421 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,412–1,424 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight815–845 kg RDW840–900 kg
Mass in running order915–945 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,340–1,400 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer400–700 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer400 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats4–5 RDW–
Doors2–5 RDW–
Performance
Top speed153–171 km/h RDW–
Torque93–121 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 155/70R13, 165/60R14, 175/50R15, 175/65R14, 185/55R15, 195/45R16

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 testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years91.8% (91.3–92.3)91.0%12,353
6–8 years86.7% (86.5–86.9)86.4%98,854
9–12 years78.3% (78.0–78.5)77.9%109,665

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres30.7%29.5%
Brakes29.7%23.8%
Suspension12.8%19.5%
Lights and electrics9.3%12.7%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)7.8%7.5%
Seat belts and airbags3.1%0.6%

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 68 versions of the Kia Picanto second generation

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European Union 30 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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20171.0 L49 kW (67 PS)Other fuel95 g/km52,350
2015–20171.0 L49 kW (67 PS)Petrol101–103 g/km148,470
2011–20171.2 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol110–116 g/km40,620
20171.2 L61 kW (83 PS)Petrol112 g/km5,336
2015–20171.0 L48 kW (65 PS)Petrol103–104 g/km18,115
20171.0 L51 kW (69 PS)Other fuel109 g/km3,400
2011–20171.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol107–120 g/km131,256
20171.0 L74 kW (101 PS)Petrol102 g/km1,440
20171.2 L93 kW (126 PS)Petrol110 g/km602
20171.0 L73 kW (99 PS)Petrol104 g/km446
20171.2 L94 kW (128 PS)Petrol110 g/km120
2013–20171.0 L51 kW (69 PS)LPG93–104 g/km13,490
20171.0 L76 kW (103 PS)LPG109 g/km58
2011–20171.0 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol98–100 g/km264,508
2014–20171.0 L49 kW (67 PS)LPG98–105 g/km1,510
2011–20161.0 L50 kW (68 PS)Petrol96–100 g/km26,388
20151.2 L82 kW (111 PS)Petrol130 g/km60
20151.0 L–Diesel101 g/km20
2011–2014––Petrol105–114 g/km4,158
20131.0 L–Other fuel99 g/km732
20131.2 L–Other fuel109 g/km146
2011–20121.0 L46 kW (63 PS)Petrol114 g/km17,477
2011–20121.1 L48 kW (65 PS)Petrol119–126 g/km12,468
20111.0 L45 kW (61 PS)Petrol115 g/km808
20111.0 L44 kW (60 PS)LPG112 g/km230
20111.1 L46 kW (63 PS)LPG115 g/km122
20111.1 L55 kW (75 PS)Diesel113 g/km104
20111.0 L60 kW (82 PS)LPG96 g/km42
2011––Diesel113 g/km24
2011––LPG96 g/km10

United Kingdom 24 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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–20171' 1.0 65bhp · 'SR7' 1.0 65bhp · '1' 1.0 65bhp and 2 more trims1.0 L49 kW (66 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2016–2017SE' 1.0 65bhp ISG · 'SE' 1.0 65bhp ISG1.0 L49 kW (66 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC102 g/km
2017'1' 1.0 66bhp · '2' 1.0 66bhp · 'GT-Line' 1.0 66bhp1.0 L49 kW (67 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC101 g/km
2017'2' 1.25 83bhp · '3' 1.25 83bhp · 'GT-Line' 1.25 83bhp and 1 more trim1.2 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC106 g/km
2017'2' 1.25 83bhp · '3' 1.25 83bhp1.2 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic5.4 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2016–2017'2' 1.25 84bhp · '3' 1.25 84bhp · SE' 1.25 84bhp and 3 more trims1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2016'Chilli' 1.2 84bhp1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2016'Chilli' 1.2 84bhp ISG · '2' 1.25 84bhp ISG · '4' 1.25 84bhp ISG and 1 more trim1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC106 g/km
2015–2016'3' 1.25 84bhp1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015'1' 1.0 68bhp · '1 Air' 1.0 68bhp · 'City' 1.0 68bhp and 3 more trims1.0 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2015'2' 1.25 84bhp1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2015'2' 1.25 84bhp ISG1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2015'Quantum' 1.25 84bhp · 'White' 1.25 84bhp · '3' 1.25 84bhp1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2015'Quantum' 1.25 84bhp ISG · 'White' 1.25 84bhp ISG · '4' 1.25 84bhp ISG1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC106 g/km
2013–2014'1' 1.0 68bhp · '1 Air' 1.0 68bhp · 'City' 1.0 68bhp and 2 more trims1.0 L51 kW (69 PS)PetrolManual4.2 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013–2014'Equinox' 1.25 84bhp · '3' 1.25 84bhp1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)PetrolManual4.7 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2013–2014'Halo' 1.25 84bhp · '2' 1.25 84bhp1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)PetrolAutomatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2013–2014'Halo' 1.25 84bhp ISG · '2' 1.25 84bhp ISG1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)PetrolManual4.3 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2013–2014'White' 1.25 84bhp · 'Quantum' 1.25 84bhp · '3' 1.25 84bhp1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)PetrolAutomatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2013–2014'White' 1.25 84bhp ISG · 'Quantum' 1.25 84bhp ISG · '4' 1.25 84bhp ISG1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)PetrolManual4.5 L/100 km NEDC106 g/km
2012'1' 1.0 68bhp 5-speed manual · '1 Air' 1.0 68bhp 5-speed manual · City' 1.0 68bhp 5-speed manual and 1 more trim1.0 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2012'Equinox' 1.25 84bhp 5-speed manual · '3' 1.25 84bhp 5-speed manual1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2012'Halo' 1.25 84bhp 4-speed auto · '2' 1.25 84bhp 4-speed auto1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2012'Halo' 1.25 84bhp 5-speed manual ISG · '2' 1.25 84bhp 5-speed manual ISG1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km

France 14 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015PICANTO 1.0 (66ch) E5 BVM 5 3P–49 kW (66 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2013–2015PICANTO 1.2 (85ch) E5 BVM 5 3P–63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015PICANTO 1.2 (66ch) E5 BVM 5 3P–63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2013–2014PICANTO 1.0 (69ch) E5 BVM 5 3P–51 kW (69 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013–2014PICANTO 1.0 (69ch) E5 BVM 5 5P–51 kW (69 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013–2014PICANTO 1.2 (85ch) E5 BVA 4 5P–63 kW (85 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2013–2014PICANTO 1.2 (85ch) E5 BVM 5 5P–63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2013PICANTO 1.2 (85ch) E5 BVM 5 5P ISG–63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2012PICANTO 1.0 (69ch) E5 BVM 5 3P–50 kW (68 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2012PICANTO 1.0 (69ch) E5 BVM 5 5P–50 kW (68 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2012PICANTO 1.2 (85ch) E5 BVM 5 3P–62 kW (84 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2012PICANTO 1.2 (85ch) E5 BVA 4 5P–62 kW (84 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2012PICANTO 1.2 (85ch) E5 BVM 5 5P–62 kW (84 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2012PICANTO 1.2 (85ch) E5 BVM 5 5P ISG–62 kW (84 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km

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