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 3.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
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 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
2094 lb
Curb Weight
2260 lb
3020 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3109 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
7.3 %
General
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
TA
Generation
D-A
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
85 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Picanto 1.2
85 hp
72 hp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
68 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Picanto 1.2
89 lb‑ft
68 lb‑ft
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
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Picanto 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
▶ REPLAY
24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
KIA Picanto 1.2
24.64 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Picanto 1.2
42 mpg
41 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
6.6 gal
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)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Picanto 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.3 cu ft
24.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.1 cu ft
