KIA K2700 vs KIA Picanto

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
VS
KIA Picanto in South Africa

KIA Picanto

1.2 EX+ Auto Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 325,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 121 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

KIA K2700 vs KIA Picanto: the short answer

Picanto holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2700.

Picanto starts ZAR 115,000 cheaper K2700 from ZAR 351,995 · Picanto from ZAR 236,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification K2700 Picanto
Maximum Power K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm Picanto61 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm Picanto121 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size K27002665 cc Picanto1248 cc
Combined Fuel Economy K270010.5 km/l Picanto15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance K2700195 mm Picanto155 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

KIA Picanto

1.2 EX+ Auto

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

K2700

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Picanto

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Picanto

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec K2700 Picanto
Front Brake Disc Diameter 280 mm 247 mm
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum Disc
Brake Type Rear Drum Disc
Rear Brake Drum Diameter 260 mm 234 mm
Parking Brake Type Manual Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Size 185R14C 185/60 R15
Wheel Rim Size 185R14C 15 Inches
Front Tyre Width 185 mm 185 mm
Rear Tyre Width 185 mm 185 mm
Wheel Diameter 185R14C 15 Inches
Wheel Type Steel Sport Design
Tyre Type Radial Tubeless Radial
Tyre Load Index 112 84
Tyre Speed Rating L T
Spare Tyre Full-Size Spare Full Size Spare Tyre
Spare Wheel Type Full-Size Spare Full Size Spare Tyre
Tyre Pressure Monitoring No Yes
Tyre Pressure Display No Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist No Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake No Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls No Yes
Wheel Material Steel Sport Design
Wheels Steel Sport Design
Spare Wheel Size Type Full-Size Spare Full Size Spare
Handbrake Type Manual Conventional Handbrake
Electric Park Brake Manual Conventional Handbrake
Wheel Size Type 185R14C 15 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep Not Available Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls No Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls No Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Urethane Leather-Wrapped
Steering Wheel Trim Urethane Leather-Wrapped
Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution No Yes
Cornering Brake Control No Yes
Auto Brake Hold Manual Conventional Handbrake
Spec K2700 Picanto
Intercooler No Not Applicable — Naturally Aspirated Engine
Rev Matching No No
Performance Data Logger No No
Fuel Consumption Combined 9.5 6.3 L/100km — WLTP Combined Cycle
Engine Start Stop No Yes
Engine Start Stop Button No Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination No Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Drag Coefficient 0.45 0.32 Cd
Load Bed Length 1800 mm Not Applicable
Load Bed Width 1500 mm Not Applicable
Stabilizer Bar Yes Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Steering Response Normal Electric Power Assisted Steering
Skid Plates No No
Side Steps No No
Spare Wheel Full-Size Spare Full Size Spare Tyre
Tyre Repair Kit No No — Full Size Spare Provided
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes Yes — Front
Hill Start Assist No Yes
Speed Limiter Yes Yes
Speed Alert System No Yes
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes Yes
Surround View Monitor No No
Adaptive Dampers No No
Wireless Charging No Yes
Voice Command No Yes
Voice Command Support No Yes
Digital Speedometer No Yes — Digital Speedometer Display
Driver Display Analogue Cluster Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with MID
Heads Up Display No No
Tachometer Yes Yes
Trip Computer Yes Yes
Multi Function Steering No Yes
Steering Mounted Controls No Yes
Air Conditioning No Automatic Climate Control
AC Type No Automatic Climate Control
Climate Control No Automatic Climate Control
Climate Zones 1 Single Zone
Rear Air Conditioning No No
Glovebox Cooling No No
Seat Type Vinyl Seats Leather
Driver Seat Height Adjustment No Yes
Rear Seat Split No 60/40 Split Fold
Headrest Adjustable Yes Yes
Front Armrest No No
Vanity Mirror No Yes
12V Accessory Socket Yes Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
Front Power Outlet No Yes — 12V Socket
Rear Reading Lamps No Yes
Keyless Entry No Yes
Push Button Start No Yes
Push Button Start No Yes
Remote Engine Start No No
Remote Start No No
Remote Central Locking Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Fuel Lid Opener Manual Yes — Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Boot Opener Manual Yes — Electric Boot Release Button
Power Windows No Yes — All Four Windows
Power Mirrors No Yes
Heated Mirrors No -
Electric Folding Mirrors No Yes
Electric Mirror Folding No Yes
Remote Side Mirror No Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm No No
Auto Dimming Mirror No No
Rain Sensing Wipers No Yes
Rear Window Defroster No Yes
Rear Defogger No Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps No Yes
Tail Lamps No Yes
Automatic Headlamps No Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes Yes — Manual Headlamp Beam Adjustment
Headlamp Washer No No
Sunroof No No
Panoramic Roof No No
Roof Antenna Yes Yes
Rear Wing No No
Aero Kit No No
Chrome Grille No No
Chrome Exterior Highlights No Yes
Ride Mode Selection No No
Electric Tailgate No No
Powered Tailgate No No
Engine Warranty 5 Years / 150,000 km 7 Years/150
Service Reminder Yes Yes
Loadbox Length Mm 1800 mm Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm 1500 mm Not Applicable
Trim Level flagship flagship
Variant Role Flagship / premium derivative Flagship / premium derivative
Common Rail Injection Direct Injection Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock No Not Available
Difflock No Not Available
Vdc No Yes
TPMS No Yes
Sonar No Yes
Automatic High Beam No No
Steering Column Adjustment Tilt and Telescopic Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering Tilt and Telescopic Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering Tilt and Telescopic Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders 2 2
Glove Box Yes Yes
Manual Aircon No Automatic Climate Control
Intelligent Keyless Entry No Yes
Passive Entry Start No Yes
Wireless Charger No Yes
Lift Gate No No
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors No Yes
Power Socket 12v Yes Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
Sound System 2 6
Roof Rack Compatibility No No
Mirror Manual Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
Rim Size 185R14C 15 Inches
Stabilizer Bar Front Yes Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Stabilizer Bar Rear No Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Sub Frame Body-on-Frame Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
Vehicle To Grid Not Available Not Available
Vehicle To Load Not Available Not Available
One Pedal Driving Not Available Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels Not Available Not Available
Rear Electric Motor Not Available Not Available
Battery Preconditioning Not Available Not Available
Source Model Column k2700 picanto
Intelligent Battery System Not Available Not Available
Front Diff Lock Not Available Not Available
Rear Diff Lock Not Available Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm Not Available Not Available
Load Bed Cover Not Available Not Available
Load Bed Light Not Available Not Available
Load Bed Steps Not Available Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks Not Available Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets Not Available Not Available
Bed Extender Not Available Not Available
Canopy Fitment Not Available Not Available
Sports Bar Not Available Not Available
Tailgate Damper Not Available Not Available
Tailgate Lock Not Available Not Available
Tow Bar Type Not Available Not Available
Unlocking No Yes
Walk Away Lock No Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock No Yes
Rear LED Combination Taillights No Yes
Front Wiper No Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Front Wipers Type No Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Rearview Mirror Inside No No
Vanity Mirror Illuminated No Yes
Reading Lights Rear No Yes
Centre Console No No
Side Impact Bars Yes Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded Not Applicable 1010 l
Exhaust Finish - Standard Single Outlet Chrome Tip
Exhaust Type - Single Exhaust System
Accelerator 0 100 - 12.9 sec
Sport Plus Mode - Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded Not Applicable 1010 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This K2700 and Picanto comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: K2700 32 vs Picanto 28.

Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs Picanto 61.

Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs Picanto 89.

Practicality index: K2700 68 vs Picanto 53.

Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 vs Picanto 77.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Picanto leads by 23 points

Picanto holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2700.

Evidence leader 60 /100
Lead 23 points
Data 92% source coverage
60
#1 Evidence leader

Picanto

92% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 28
Performance 28
Efficiency 61
Safety 89
Practicality 53
Ownership 77
Leads by 23 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance K2700 +4 Efficiency Picanto +18 Safety Picanto +89 Practicality K2700 +15 Ownership Picanto +28

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Picanto

Performance 28/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 77/100

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Picanto leads the specification evidence index with 60 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Picanto leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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K2700 vs Picanto questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.