Kia Picanto JA or Kia Picanto TA?

2017–present vs 2011–2017 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Picanto JA 3,605 mm, Picanto TA 3,595 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Picanto JA 255 l, Picanto TA 200 l.
Lowest consumption: Picanto JA 4.6 l/100 km, Picanto TA 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: Picanto JA 46–74 kW, Picanto TA 49–63 kW.
Standard equipment: Picanto JA 27 items (LX), Picanto TA 26 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Picanto JA2017–present · 10 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Picanto TA2011–2017 · 6 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Picanto JA2017–presentno listings	Kia Picanto TA2011–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,595 mm–3,605 mm	Length3,595 mm
Width	Width1,595 mm	Width1,595 mm
Height	Height1,485 mm	Height1,480 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm	Wheelbase2,385 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance141 mm–151 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–152 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume255 l	Trunk volume180 l–200 l
Curb weight	Curb weight934 kg–1,025 kg	Curb weight860 kg–1,010 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank35 l	Fuel tank35 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–present	Production years2011–2017
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines6
Power	Power46–74 kW (63–101 hp)	Power49–63 kW (67–86 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.2	Displacement (l)1.0–1.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Petrol + LPG
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.0 MPi	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.0 MPi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 1.0 T-GDI	Best 0–100 km/h11 s · 1.25 MPi
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed173 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · LX	Items in the base trim26 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim33 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Picanto JA or Kia Picanto TA?

Length: Kia Picanto JA 3,605 mm, Kia Picanto TA 3,595 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,400 vs 2,385 mm. Boot: 255 vs 200 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Picanto JA or Kia Picanto TA?

The most frugal Kia Picanto JA uses 4.6 l/100 km (1.0 MPi); the most frugal Kia Picanto TA 4.2 l/100 km (1.0 MPi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Picanto JA or Kia Picanto TA?

The strongest Kia Picanto JA makes 74 kW (101 hp) (1.0 T-GDI); the strongest Kia Picanto TA 63 kW (86 hp) (1.25 MPi).

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