Comparison: Boot space Kia Picanto vs. competitors 2025

How much cargo can handle this Schrägheck?

Ah, the Kia Picanto, the spunky little car that's like a treasured pet – compact, reliable, and with a boot space that, much like a small dog's carrying case, is surprisingly accommodating for its size. Over the years, this feisty little motor has proven itself to be the Swiss Army knife of urban driving, squirreling away your shopping bags with more gusto than you'd expect. But how does this diminutive dynamo really stack up in the grand boot space arena? Let's dive in, shall we, and explore the evolution and competitors of this automotive Tardis.

Kia Picanto - How has the boot space changed over the generations?

From its early days back in 2004, the Picanto's boot space was, let's be honest, more 'piccolo' than 'fortissimo', with a modest 127 liters. Not exactly roomy, but enough for a few bags of groceries or a couple of small suitcases. Fast forward to 2011, and something magical happened – the boot space expanded to a more generous 200 liters, signaling Kia's intent to compete more aggressively in the segment. By 2017, someone at Kia clearly had an epiphany, boosting the boot to a rather impressive 255 liters, giving the latest models (2017 onwards) a boot you could actually boast about at dinner parties, with a cavernous 1010 liters available once you fold those rear seats down.
Kia Picanto generations
  • Picanto, Model year 2017 (JA) 255 l
  • Picanto, Model year 2020 ) (Picanto JA (1. Facelift) 255 l
  • Picanto, Model year 2024 ) (Picanto JA (2. Facelift) 255 l
  • Picanto, Model year 2011 (TA) 200 l
  • Picanto, Model year 2015 ) (TA (1. Facelift) 200 l
  • Picanto, Model year 2004 (BA) 127 l
  • Picanto, Model year 2008 ) (BA (1. Facelift) 127 l
  • Picanto, Model year 2009 ) (BA (2. Facelift) 127 l
The difference in Boot space between first generation (BA) from 2004 and last generation (Picanto JA (2. Facelift)) from 2024 is 128 l.
The boot space of the current generation of Picanto is 255 l.

The boot space compared to other Kia models

Within the Kia orchard, the Picanto is like the charming, smaller apple that's easy to pick, especially when you compare it to its siblings. It sits at the base of the tree, with the Kia e-Soul (315 liters), Kia Rio (325 liters), and the Kia EV9 (333 liters) looking down from higher branches, each offering progressively more boot space. This makes the Picanto the plucky underdog of the family, offering a boot space that, while not the largest, provides ample room for the day-to-day escapades of city living.
Kia Picanto vs other current cars by Kia
  • PV5 Passenger 1320 l
  • Sorento 705 l
  • Ceed Sportswagon 625 l
  • ProCeed 594 l
  • ProCeed GT 594 l
  • Sportage 591 l
  • EV5 566 l
  • EV6 490 l
  • Niro EV 475 l
  • EV3 460 l
  • Niro Hybrid 451 l
  • e-Niro 451 l
  • Niro 436 l
  • EV4 435 l
  • XCeed 426 l
  • Ceed 395 l
  • Ceed GT 395 l
  • Stonic 352 l
  • EV9 333 l
  • Picanto 255 l

How does the boot space of the Kia Picanto compare to it's nearest competitors?

But what happens when the Picanto is thrown into the gladiatorial arena with its rivals? The Renault Zoe, for instance, wields a mightier 338 liters of boot space, dwarfing the Picanto's offer. Then there's the Citroen C1 and the Toyota Aygo, both of which, at a measly 130 liters, make the Picanto look like it's been hitting the gym. The Fiat Panda stands its ground with a 200-liter boot, squarely challenging the Picanto. But, if we're comparing creatures of the urban jungle, the smart ForTwo's boot space is laughable at 150 liters, making the Picanto seem like a veritable cargo ship. When it comes to length and wheelbase, these rivals vary widely, with some offering a more compact footprint than the Picanto, and others stretching out a bit more for those extra liters of boot space. It's a veritable mix-match of dimensions, but in this numbers game, the Picanto holds its ground with a boot that punches well above its weight class.
Kia Picanto vs. similar cars
  • daciaDacia Duster 2024 517 l
  • skodaSkoda Scala 2024 467 l
  • Ligier Myli 2023 459 l
  • mgMG ZS 2021 448 l
  • vwVW Taigo 2021 440 l
  • kiaKIA XCeed 2022 426 l
  • hyundaiHyundai Bayon 2024 411 l
  • seatSEAT Arona 2021 400 l
  • hyundaiHyundai i30 2024 395 l
  • kiaKIA cee´d 2021 395 l
  • KGM Tivoli 2025 395 l
  • daewooDaewoo Nexia 1995 380 l
  • alpineAlpine A290 2024 326 l
  • mgMG MG3 2024 293 l
  • mazdaMazda 2 Hybrid 2024 286 l
  • bmwBMW Z4 2022 281 l
  • kiaKIA Picanto 2024 255 l
  • Silence S04 Nanocar 2024 247 l
  • mitsubishiMitsubishi Space Star 2020 235 l
  • GWM ORA 03 2024 228 l
  • Leapmotor T03 2024 210 l
  • Estrima Birò 2022 122 l
  • fiatFiat Topolino 2023 63 l
  • citroenCitroen Ami 2024 63 l

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