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Kia Picanto vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Genesis G90?

Kia Picanto vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Genesis G90

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81,077 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

G90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G90 offers significantly more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G90 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers considerably more torque with 549 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 453 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 1,136 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G90 offers markedly more boot space – 368 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G90 carries markedly more – 505 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
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Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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