The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Picanto 1.2 (15 - 16) vs. Abarth 500 MTA (12 - 14)
€ 13,100
€ 19,200
€ 13,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Picanto 1.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Abarth 500.
KIA Picanto 1.2
Abarth 500
58.3
62.8
74
58.5
64.1
74.5
62.8 in
Width
64.1 in
74 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
93.9
141.5
90.6
144
141.5 in
Length
144 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Picanto 1.2
Abarth 500
2061 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3153 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3164 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
16.52 %
General
KIA Picanto 1.2
Abarth 500
TA
Generation
ZAF 312
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
KIA Picanto 1.2
Abarth 500
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
312 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Picanto 1.2
84 hp
138 hp
Abarth 500
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
152 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Picanto 1.2
89 lb‑ft
152 lb‑ft
Abarth 500
Performance
KIA Picanto 1.2
Abarth 500
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Picanto 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Abarth 500
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
KIA Picanto 1.2
24.54 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Abarth 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Picanto 1.2
Abarth 500
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Picanto 1.2
50 mpg
36 mpg
Abarth 500
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
463 mi
Range
334 mi
KIA Picanto 1.2
463 mi
334 mi
Abarth 500
Environmental Impact
89 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Picanto 1.2
89 kWh
123.1 kWh
Abarth 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Picanto 1.2
Abarth 500
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.2 cu ft
24.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
17.3 cu ft
