The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 16) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX (15 - 17)
€ 11,200

€ 10,000

€ 11,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
58.3
62.8
74
58.5
62.8
73.9
62.8 in
Width
62.8 in
74 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
93.9
141.5
93.9
144.7
141.5 in
Length
144.7 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
93.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
2227 lb
Curb Weight
2070 lb
3086 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2983 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
7.05 %

General
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
TA
Generation
D-A
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Straight-three engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
66 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
66 hp
74 hp
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
68 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
68 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Performance
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
96 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
▶ REPLAY
33.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
33.74 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
38 mpg
57 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
7.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
270 mi
Range
485 mi
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
270 mi
485 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Environmental Impact
91.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
77.7 kWh
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
91.4 kWh
77.7 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
4.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft





23.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft