Head to head · City car
Kia Picanto vs Fiat 500
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Fiat 500 comes out ahead of the Kia Picanto, winning 2 of the 2 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Kia Picanto | Fiat 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £9,700 (2023, 17,000 mi) | £9,600 (2023, 18,500 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 63% | 63% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 63 | 65 · wins |
| Average mpg | 52 | 55 · wins |
| Insurance group | 8 | 8 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £185 | £185 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Picanto vs 500 — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Picanto or the 500?
The Fiat 500 scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 65 against the Kia Picanto's 63 out of 100.
How much does a used Picanto cost compared with a 500?
A roughly three-year-old Kia Picanto is worth about £9,700 at typical mileage, against about £9,600 for the equivalent Fiat 500.