Kia Picanto 2026 vs Kia K3 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
Kia Picanto 2026 costs about 7,375 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Kia Picanto 2026 | Kia K3 2026 | |
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| Estimated 5-year total cost | 50,100 SAR (835 SAR per month) | 57,475 SAR (958 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 2,236 SAR | 2,491 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 1,113 SAR – 2,782 SAR | 1,314 SAR – 3,285 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 37,781 SAR (68%) | 44,613 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 58 | 68 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 55,639 SAR – 72,000 SAR ~ | 65,700 SAR – 78,000 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | — | 54,000 – 63,600 SAR (2023) |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.2 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 84 hp | 123 hp |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 13.8 s | 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 4 | Automatic · 6 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.5 km/L | 17.5 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,595 mm | 4,640 mm |
| Width | 1,595 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,485 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot capacity | 255 L | 502 L |
| Weight | 965 kg | 1,225 kg |
| Ground clearance | 141 mm | 150 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | — | — |
| ADAS systems | 2
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years / 150,000 km | 5 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Kia Picanto 2026 or Kia K3 2026?
Kia Picanto 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 55,639 SAR versus 65,700 SAR for Kia K3 2026 — a difference of about 10,061 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Kia Picanto 2026 costs roughly 2,236 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 2,491 SAR for Kia K3 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Kia Picanto 2026 between 1,113 SAR and 2,782 SAR, and Kia K3 2026 between 1,314 SAR and 3,285 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Kia K3 2026 scores 68/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 58/100 for Kia Picanto 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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