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Kia Picanto vs Maxus Mifa 9 comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 59,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Maxus Mifa 9?

Kia Picanto vs Maxus Mifa 9: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Maxus Mifa 9

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Maxus Mifa 9 costs 59,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,057 £.

Mifa 9

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 Maxus Mifa 9 offers significantly more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maxus Mifa 9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maxus Mifa 9 delivers considerably more torque with 350 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 254 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.

Seats: Maxus Mifa 9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,385 kg. The difference is around 1,261 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maxus Mifa 9 offers substantially more boot space – 466 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Mifa 9 carries substantially more – 615 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 283 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maxus Mifa 9 is clearly superior overall 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.

from £59,100
Mifa 9

Maxus Mifa 9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 245 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.3 - 21.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 - 440 km
Kia Picanto
Maxus Mifa 9

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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Maxus Mifa 9

The Maxus Mifa 9 arrives as a roomy, tech-laden electric MPV that quietly turns family hauling into a first-class commute. With an airy cabin, smart infotainment and a calm, refined ride, it’s an appealing choice for buyers who want practicality without sacrificing polish — and yes, it’s surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Kia Picanto
Maxus Mifa 9

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
59,100 - 71,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 21.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
430 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,385 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
5,270 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
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Height
1,840 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,017 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
485 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
180 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Maxus
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