The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC (17 - 18) vs. KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG (15 - 16)
€ 10,000

€ 13,500

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘ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, but the Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop is 3.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
58.5
62.8
73.9
58.3
62.8
74
62.8 in
Width
62.8 in
73.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
93.9
144.7
93.9
141.5
144.7 in
Length
141.5 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
93.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
2070 lb
Curb Weight
2039 lb
2983 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3086 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.5 %

General
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
D-A
Generation
TA
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 1.0 ISG
Straight-three gasoline 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
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
65 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
74 hp
65 hp
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
70 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
106 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.37 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
27.97 lb/hp
31.37 lb/hp
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
57 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
485 mi
Range
494 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
485 mi
494 mi
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
83.4 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
77.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
KIA Picanto 1.0 ISG
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft





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