Kia Picanto JA 1.0 Hatchback
50 kW68 PS67 hp96 Nm2025
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- Power
- 50 kW 68 PS · 67 hp
- Torque
- 96 Nm 71 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 14.7 s
- Fuel consumption
- 5.5 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,124 kg
- Boot volume
- 255 l
Under the bonnet of the Kia Picanto JA 1.0 (68 PS) hatchback sits a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, good for 50 kW (68 PS) and 96 Nm of torque. The Picanto JA 1.0 (68 PS) pairs front-wheel drive with a five-speed manual gearbox.
Within the Picanto JA line-up of 6 versions, it delivers 9% more power than the entry 1.0 (63 PS) (46 kW) and 24 kW less than the 1.0 T-GDI (74 kW). According to our catalog data, the Picanto JA 1.0 (68 PS) needs 14.7 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 161 km/h, averages 5.5 l/100 km, weighs 1,124 kg and offers 60 PS per tonne.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cm³ 1.0 l · 61 cu in |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Power | 50 kW 68 PS · 67 hp |
| Torque | 96 Nm 71 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 14.7 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 161 km/h 100 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 5.5 l/100 km 51.4 mpg UK · 42.8 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 126 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,605 mm 141.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,595 mm 62.8 in |
| Height | 1,485 mm 58.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm 94.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,124 kg 2,478 lb |
| Boot volume | 255 l 9.0 cu ft |
| Fuel tank | 35 l 9.2 US gal |
Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 2025 |
| Generation | Picanto JA (2017–present) |
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