The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) vs. KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG (11 - 11)
€ 12,700

€ 10,900

€ 12,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,900
ⓘ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 LPG ecoFLEX is 3.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
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 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
2260 lb
Curb Weight
2116 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3042 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
6.33 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Straight-three engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 6400 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
72 hp
81 hp
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
68 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
68 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
106 mph
Maximum Speed
97 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
31.39 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
41 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
6.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
273 mi
Range
357 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
273 mi
357 mi
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Environmental Impact
84 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).
90 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
84 kWh
90 kWh
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 LPG
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
4.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft




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