Kia Picanto: generations and engines
The Kia Picanto has been built since 2004 in 7 generations, with 29 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years2004–present
Generations7
Engine versions29
Power60–101 hp
Body stylesHatchback
FuelGasoline, Diesel, Gasoline/LPG
Timeline
Kia Picanto generations
- 2004–2007
Kia Picanto
Engines below - 2011–2015
Kia Picanto II 3D
Engines below - 2011–2015
Kia Picanto II 5D
Engines below - 2015–2017
Kia Picanto II 3D (facelift 2015)
Engines below - 2015–2017
- 2017–2020
Kia Picanto III
Engines below - 2020–present
Specs
Kia Picanto engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Kia Picanto2004–2007 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 i 12V (60 hp) | 2004–2007 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 63 lb-ft (86 Nm) | 16.3 s | 93 mph (150 km/h) | |
| 1.1i 12V (64 hp) | 2004–2007 | Gasoline | 64 hp (47 kW) | 72 lb-ft (97 Nm) | 15.4 s | 96 mph (154 km/h) | |
| 1.1i 12V (64 hp) Automatic | 2004–2007 | Gasoline | 64 hp (47 kW) | 72 lb-ft (97 Nm) | 15.4 s | 96 mph (154 km/h) | |
| 1.1 CRDi (75 hp) | 2006–2007 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 113 lb-ft (153 Nm) | 101 mph (162 km/h) |
Kia Picanto II 3D2011–2015 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 12V LPI (82 hp) | 2011–2015 | Gasoline | 82 hp (60 kW) | 69 lb-ft (94 Nm) | 14.4 s | 95 mph (153 km/h) | |
| 1.0 16V (69 hp) | 2011–2015 | Gasoline | 69 hp (51 kW) | 70 lb-ft (95 Nm) | 14.4 s | 95 mph (153 km/h) | |
| 1.2 16V (85 hp) | 2011–2015 | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) | 11.4 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | |
| 1.2 16V (85 hp) automatic | 2011–2015 | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) | 13.4 s | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Kia Picanto II 5D2011–2015 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 12V LPI (82 hp) | 2011–2015 | Gasoline | 82 hp (60 kW) | 69 lb-ft (94 Nm) | 14.4 s | 95 mph (153 km/h) | |
| 1.0 16V (69 hp) | 2011–2015 | Gasoline | 69 hp (51 kW) | 70 lb-ft (95 Nm) | 14.4 s | 95 mph (153 km/h) | |
| 1.2 16V (85 hp) | 2011–2015 | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) | 11.4 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | |
| 1.2 16V (85 hp) automatic | 2011–2015 | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) | 13.4 s | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Kia Picanto II 3D (facelift 2015)2015–2017 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 (66 hp) | 2015–2017 | Gasoline | 66 hp (49 kW) | 70 lb-ft (95 Nm) | 14.6 s | 98 mph (158 km/h) | |
| 1.2 (85 hp) | 2015–2017 | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) | 11.9 s | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Kia Picanto III2017–2020 · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 (67 hp) | 2017–2020 | Gasoline | 67 hp (49 kW) | 71 lb-ft (96 Nm) | 14.3 s | 100 mph (161 km/h) | |
| 1.0 (67 hp) ISG | 2017–2020 | Gasoline | 67 hp (49 kW) | 71 lb-ft (96 Nm) | 14.3 s | 100 mph (161 km/h) | |
| 1.0 T-GDi (100 hp) | 2017–2020 | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | 10.1 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 1.2 (84 hp) | 2017–2020 | Gasoline | 84 hp (62 kW) | 90 lb-ft (122 Nm) | 12 s | 107 mph (173 km/h) | |
| 1.2 (84 hp) Automatic | 2017–2020 | Gasoline | 84 hp (62 kW) | 90 lb-ft (122 Nm) | 13.7 s | 100 mph (161 km/h) | |
| 1.2 (84 hp) ISG | 2017–2020 | Gasoline | 84 hp (62 kW) | 90 lb-ft (122 Nm) | 12 s | 107 mph (173 km/h) |
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