The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) vs. KIA Picanto 5-door 1.2 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 12,700
€ 14,000
€ 12,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 1.2
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 1.2
2260 lb
Curb Weight
2094 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3020 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
7.3 %
General
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.2
D-A
Generation
TA
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.2
Straight-three 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
85 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
72 hp
85 hp
KIA Picanto 1.2
68 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
68 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Picanto 1.2
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Picanto 1.2
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
31.39 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
KIA Picanto 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
41 mpg
42 mpg
KIA Picanto 1.2
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
6.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
273 mi
Range
388 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
273 mi
388 mi
KIA Picanto 1.2
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).
106.1 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
84 kWh
106.1 kWh
KIA Picanto 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
KIA Picanto 1.2
5
Doors
5
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











