Kia Picanto or Renault Clio?
What are the main differences between the Kia Picanto and the Renault Clio?
Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.
Kia Picanto
- From-price
- €20,995 (price list April 2026)
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Consumption (WLTP)
- 5.1–5.9 l/100 km
- Power
- 50 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- not confirmed in an official source
- Boot space
- 255 litres (VDA)
- Euro NCAP
- not confirmed in an official source
- Versions in the price list
- 14
Renault Clio
- From-price
- €26,990 (price list 30 July 2026)
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid
- Consumption (WLTP)
- 3.9–5.1 l/100 km
- Power
- 84–116 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- not confirmed in an official source
- Boot space
- 391 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 4 of 5 stars (2025)
- Versions in the price list
- 5
How do the versions of the Kia Picanto and the Renault Clio compare?
The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.
| Feature | Kia Picanto Picanto 1.0 GDi 4-zits ComfortLine | Renault Clio Clio TCe 115 evolution | Renault Clio Clio full hybrid E-Tech 160 evolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | €20,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list April 2026 | €26,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 30 July 2026 | €28,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 30 July 2026 |
| Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | €20,195 | €25,895 | €27,895 |
| Specifications | |||
| PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | Petrol, Front-wheel drive | Petrol, Front-wheel drive | Hybrid, Front-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | 50 kW (68 hp) | 84 kW (115 hp) | 116 kW (160 hp) |
| 0-100 km/hdiffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | 14.7 s | 10.3 s | 8.3 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | 5.1–5.5 l/100 km | 5–5.1 l/100 km | 3.9–4 l/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)No confirmed source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| AC chargingNo confirmed source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| DC fast charging (max.)No confirmed source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Fast charging 10-80 %No confirmed source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | 1,018 kg | 1,230–1,253 kg | 1,346–1,371 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | 900 kg | 900 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | 255 l | 309–391 l | 309–391 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | 3,605 × 1,595 × 1,485 mm | 4,116 × 1,768 × 1,451 mm | 4,116 × 1,768 × 1,451 mm |
| Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 10 December 2025 | not confirmed in an official source | 4 of 5 stars (2025) | 4 of 5 stars (2025) |
| Costs (computed) | |||
| Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-27, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | €370€4,443 a year on €20,195 | €475€5,697 a year on €25,895 | €511€6,137 a year on €27,895 |
| Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | €92 – €99all provinces, 2026 | €145 – €188all provinces, 2026 | €172 – €217all provinces, 2026 |
| Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 30 July 2026 | €13.155.5 l/100 km | €12.195.1 l/100 km | €9.564 l/100 km |
When do you choose the Kia Picanto and when the Renault Clio?
Choose the Kia Picanto if…
- you mostly drive in town and want a compact car (3.605 m long, 1.595 m wide)
- you want simple controls; ANWB says they are quick to learn
- you watch fixed and running costs; ANWB says they are low
- you rarely carry adults in the back
Choose the Renault Clio if…
- You want a compact car with petrol or full-hybrid power rather than a fully electric one.
- You want to drive economically: the full hybrid uses 3.9 to 4.0 l/100 km on the WLTP cycle.
- You value lively handling, as ANWB describes it.
- You find the €26,990 starting price of the TCe 115 evolution acceptable.
These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.
What do the Kia Picanto and the Renault Clio cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Kia Picanto costs per month: fuel about €164 (WLTP consumption 5.5 l/100 km, €2.39 per litre (Euro95, CBS 2026-10-19)) and road tax €31 – €33 depending on the province, together €195 – €197 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Renault Clio costs per month: fuel about €152 (WLTP consumption 5.1 l/100 km, €2.39 per litre (Euro95, CBS 2026-10-19)) and road tax €48 – €63 depending on the province, together €201 – €215 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
| Model | Electricity or fuel | Road tax | Together (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia PicantoPicanto 1.0 GDi 4-zits ComfortLine | €164 | €31 – €33 | €195 – €197 |
| Renault ClioClio TCe 115 evolution | €152 | €48 – €63 | €201 – €215 |
Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.
Are there used Kia Picanto or Renault Clio cars for sale?
- Kia Picanto: 101 used cars in our stock, from €4,999. See the used cars
- Renault Clio: 506 used cars in our stock, from €3,000. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the Kia Picanto and the Renault Clio cost?
The Kia Picanto costs from €20,995 (price list April 2026) and the Renault Clio from €26,990 (price list 30 July 2026).
Which uses less, the Kia Picanto or the Renault Clio?
The WLTP consumption of the Kia Picanto is 5.1–5.9 l/100 km and of the Renault Clio 3.9–5.1 l/100 km.
How big is the boot of the Kia Picanto and the Renault Clio?
The boot of the Kia Picanto holds 255 litres (VDA) and the Renault Clio 391 litres. The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.
Where can you read more about the Kia Picanto and the Renault Clio?
- All versions and specifications of the Kia Picanto
- All versions and specifications of the Renault Clio
- Our review of the Kia Picanto
- Our review of the Renault Clio
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- Kia Nederland B.V.: De Kia Picanto. Prijslijst april 2026. (code ZK601JAPE090SEP26, MY27.02) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Kia personenauto's per handelsbenaming, 2026 t/m 2026-10-24 (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Picanto 2026 met catalogusprijs gelijk aan fiscale waarden uit de prijslijst (massa rijklaar, zitplaatsen, trekgewicht) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Renault Nederland: Prijslijst Renault Clio, 30 juli 2026 (document date 30 July 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Nieuwe Renault personenauto's 2026 per handelsbenaming (gekentekende voertuigen) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Renault Clio - Euro NCAP assessment (2025) (document date 10 December 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
Is a value missing? Then we could not confirm it in an official source. Read how we work.