The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) vs. KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG (17 - 18)
€ 12,700

€ 16,100

€ 12,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,100
ⓘ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 LPG ecoFLEX is 3.1 inches longer.
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
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 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
2260 lb
Curb Weight
2249 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3097 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.49 %

General
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
D-A
Generation
JA
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
Straight-three engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
72 hp
99 hp
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
68 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
68 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
106 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
31.39 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
41 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
6.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
273 mi
Range
483 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
273 mi
483 mi
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
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).
85.3 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
84 kWh
85.3 kWh
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.0 T-GDI ISG
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
4.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft




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