2026 Kia Picanto Base 1.2L vs 2026 Suzuki Baleno 1.5L GLX AT
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Picanto vs Suzuki Baleno, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Picanto: AED 53,550Suzuki Baleno: AED 52,600Suzuki Baleno is AED 950 cheaper (2%).
- PowerKia Picanto: 83 hpSuzuki Baleno: 103 hpSuzuki Baleno makes 20 hp more.
- TorqueKia Picanto: 122 NmSuzuki Baleno: 138 NmSuzuki Baleno makes 16 Nm more.
- LengthKia Picanto: 3595 mmSuzuki Baleno: 3990 mmSuzuki Baleno is 395 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Picanto: 5 SeaterSuzuki Baleno: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceKia Picanto: 255 LSuzuki Baleno: 318 LSuzuki Baleno carries 63 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Picanto or Suzuki Baleno?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Suzuki Baleno is AED 950 cheaper (2%). Suzuki Baleno makes 20 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Picanto Base 1.2L
AED 53,550*
Suzuki
Baleno 1.5L GLX AT
AED 52,600*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
1200
83
122
Petrol
-
1500
103
138
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
-
Displacement (cc)
1200
1500
Power (hp)
83
103
Peak Torque (Nm)
122
138
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
4-speed
Two Wheel Drive
-
-
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Two Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
-
No. of Gears
4-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
35
16.4
37
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
35
37
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
16.4
-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
13.7
161
-
160
0 to 100 (s)
13.7
-
Top Speed (km/h)
161
160
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
3595
1595
1495
2400
980
-
-
255
-
5
3990
1745
1500
2520
965
195/55 R16
195/55 R16
318
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
3595
3990
Width (mm)
1595
1745
Height (mm)
1495
1500
Wheelbase (mm)
2400
2520
Weight (kg)
980
965
Front Tyres
-
195/55 R16
Rear Tyres
-
195/55 R16
Cargo Space (L)
255
318
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Drum
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.