Kia Picanto Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Kia Picanto transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
    • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
    • Average acceleration: 12.1 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5333 rpm
    • Average torque: 130 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 942 kg / 2077 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1347 kg / 2970 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

Gearbox types in 2017 Kia Picanto through generations

  • 1.0 —5 MT (96 Nm)
  • 1.2 —4 AT (122 Nm)
  • 1.0 T-GDi —5 MT (172 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.0 5 MT—13.6 s to 60 mph (14.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 4 AT—13 s to 60 mph (13.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 T-GDi 5 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.0 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.2 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.0 T-GDi 5 MT—4500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.0 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    1.2 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.0 T-GDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.0 T-GDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Kia Picanto transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 13.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6100 rpm
      • Average torque: 106 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 913 kg / 2013 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1318 kg / 2906 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Kia Picanto through generations

  • 1.2 —4 AT (120 Nm)
  • 1.0 —5 MT (92 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 4 AT—13 s to 60 mph (13.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 5 MT—13.2 s to 60 mph (13.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.2 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.0 5 MT—6200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.0 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Kia Picanto transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 12.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5750 rpm
      • Average torque: 108 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 855 kg / 1885 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1260 kg / 2778 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Kia Picanto through generations

  • 1.0 —5 MT (95 Nm)
  • 1.2 —5 MT (120 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.0 5 MT—13.9 s to 60 mph (14.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 5 MT—11.3 s to 60 mph (11.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.0 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.2 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.0 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    1.2 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Picanto transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 12.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5750 rpm
      • Average torque: 103 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 857 kg / 1890 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1262 kg / 2783 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 Kia Picanto through generations

  • 1.2 16V —5 MT (120 Nm)
  • 1.0 16V —5 MT (95 Nm)
  • 1.0 12V LPI —5 MT (94 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 16V 5 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 16V 5 MT—13.7 s to 60 mph (14.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 12V LPI 5 MT—13.7 s to 60 mph (14.4 s to 100 kmh )
    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.0 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.0 12V LPI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 1.2 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.0 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.0 12V LPI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Kia Picanto transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 12.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5750 rpm
      • Average torque: 103 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 857 kg / 1890 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1262 kg / 2783 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 Kia Picanto through generations

  • 1.0 16V —5 MT (95 Nm)
  • 1.0 12V LPI —5 MT (94 Nm)
  • 1.2 16V —5 MT (120 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.0 16V 5 MT—13.7 s to 60 mph (14.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 12V LPI 5 MT—13.7 s to 60 mph (14.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 16V 5 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.0 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.0 12V LPI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.2 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 1.0 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.0 12V LPI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.2 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Kia Picanto transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 15.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5550 rpm
      • Average torque: 480 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 2 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 974 kg / 2148 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1424 kg / 3140 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 Kia Picanto through generations

  • 1.1i 12V —5 MT (97 Nm)
  • 1.0 i 12V —5 MT (863 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.1i 12V 5 MT—14.6 s to 60 mph (15.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 i 12V 5 MT—15.5 s to 60 mph (16.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.1i 12V 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.0 i 12V 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.1i 12V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    1.0 i 12V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.1i 12V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.0 i 12V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%