The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Picanto 1.2 Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18)
€ 15,500

€ 12,700

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,700
ⓘ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 1.2 is 8 cm shorter and 0.5 cm lower.
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
1480
1595
1880
1485
1595
1876
1595 mm
Width
1595 mm
1880 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1876 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
2385
3595
2385
3675
3595 mm
Length
3675 mm
2385 mm
Wheelbase
2385 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
950 kg
Kerb Weight
1025 kg
1370 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1410 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
7.32 %

General
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
TA
Generation
D-A
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
85 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
72 bhp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Picanto 1.2
85 bhp
72 bhp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
120 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
92 NM
at 4500 rpm
KIA Picanto 1.2
120 NM
92 NM
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Performance
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
101 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

KIA Picanto 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec

Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
▶ REPLAY
11.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 kg/bhp
KIA Picanto 1.2
11.18 kg/bhp
14.24 kg/bhp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Picanto 1.2
50 mpg
50 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
35 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
25 L
388 mi
Range
273 mi
KIA Picanto 1.2
388 mi
273 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
84 kWh
KIA Picanto 1.2
106.1 kWh
84 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
130 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
93 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
385 kg
200 L
Boot Capacity
151 L




870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
958 L