The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC (18 - 19) vs. KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF (19 - ..)
€ 10,000

€ 12,500

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,500
ⓘ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 and height, but the Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop is 3.1 inches longer.
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
58.5
62.8
73.9
58.5
62.8
74
62.8 in
Width
62.8 in
73.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
93.9
144.7
94.5
141.5
144.7 in
Length
141.5 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
2070 lb
Curb Weight
2070 lb
2983 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3086 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
D-A
Generation
JA
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
72 hp
83 hp
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
70 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
106 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
▶ REPLAY
28.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.94 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
28.75 lb/hp
24.94 lb/hp
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
49 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
414 mi
Range
435 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
414 mi
435 mi
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
90.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.2 OPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1016 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft





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