Citroën C1 I or Kia Picanto SA?

2005–2014 vs 2004–2011 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: C1 I 3,435 mm, Picanto SA 3,535 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: C1 I 139 l, Picanto SA 157 l.
Lowest consumption: C1 I 4.1 l/100 km, Picanto SA 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: C1 I 40–50 kW, Picanto SA 45–55 kW.
Standard equipment: C1 I 14 items (Vibe), Picanto SA 18 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Citroën C1 I2005–2014 · 6 engines · Vibe, SX, Attraction, ConfortSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Picanto SA2004–2011 · 4 engines · LX, EX, Classic, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C1 I2005–2014no listings	Kia Picanto SA2004–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,435 mm	Length3,495 mm–3,535 mm
Width	Width1,630 mm	Width1,595 mm
Height	Height1,465 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,480 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,340 mm	Wheelbase2,370 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume139 l	Trunk volume157 l
Curb weight	Curb weight790 kg–890 kg	Curb weight880 kg–1,015 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank35 l	Fuel tank35 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2014	Production years2004–2011
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines4
Power	Power40–50 kW (54–68 hp)	Power45–55 kW (61–75 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4	Displacement (l)1.0–1.1
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.4 HDi 54	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.1 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.7 s · 1.0 68	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 1.1 CRDi
Top speed	Top speed157 km/h	Top speed160 km/h
Trim levelsVibe · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · Vibe	Items in the base trim18 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim26 · EX
Equipment · Comfort1 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C1 I or Kia Picanto SA?

Length: Kia Picanto SA 3,535 mm, Citroën C1 I 3,435 mm (a 100 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,370 vs 2,340 mm. Boot: 157 vs 139 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C1 I or Kia Picanto SA?

The most frugal Citroën C1 I uses 4.1 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 54); the most frugal Kia Picanto SA 4.4 l/100 km (1.1 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C1 I or Kia Picanto SA?

The strongest Citroën C1 I makes 50 kW (68 hp) (1.0 68); the strongest Kia Picanto SA 55 kW (75 hp) (1.1 CRDi).

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