Kia Niro vs Volvo EX90 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Niro has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Volvo EX90 costs 73700 £. That’s a price difference of around 44571 £.

As for range, the Volvo EX90 performs significantly better – achieving up to 620 km, about 558 km more than the Kia Niro.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX90 has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 500 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX90 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 5.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Niro performs barely noticeable better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Volvo EX90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX90 pulls convincingly stronger with 870 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 605 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo EX90 offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Kia Niro is convincingly lighter – 1474 kg compared to 2556 kg. The difference is around 1082 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers clearly perceptible more room – 451 L compared to 324 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo EX90 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2135 L, which is about 690 L more than the Kia Niro.

When it comes to payload, Volvo EX90 noticeable takes the win – 585 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

All in all, the Volvo EX90 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.