Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Skoda Roomster 1.6
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line
Car A
Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line
City-focused and efficient, the Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line offers good value in its segment with lively around-town performance. Its modest power and 255 L boot make it better for daily errands than cargo-heavy or high-speed use.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline4-star safety5 L/100km
Skoda Roomster 1.6
Car B
Skoda Roomster 1.6
The Skoda Roomster 1.6 is a budget-minded, city-focused compact with enough space for small-family duties. It prioritizes efficiency and everyday usability over performance or premium features.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline4-star safety105 hp
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrain

Usage fit

Family 52 / 56
City 76 / 61
Budget / value 74 / 69
Road trip 20 / 35
Performance 27 / 32
Cargo 14 / 22
Practical 50 / 50
Premium 10 / 17
Winter 16 / 22

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line · Orange = Skoda Roomster 1.6

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line Skoda Roomster 1.6
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line

  • Efficient for its class at 5 L/100 km, keeping fuel use low
  • Good value in its segment with a price around 17,000
  • Nippy 0–100 km/h in 9.8 s for confident urban merges
  • Five seats and a 255 L boot cover everyday errands and occasional extra passengers

Skoda Roomster 1.6

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, easing fuel costs
  • Good value in its segment at a 19000 price point
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a 400-liter trunk for everyday needs
  • Strong reliability ranking for low-hassle ownership

Verdict

Pick Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line if…
Best fuel economy
Kia Picanto 1.2 GT-Line uses 5.0 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Skoda Roomster 1.6 if…
More power
Skoda Roomster 1.6 puts out 105 hp vs 84 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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