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Kia Picanto vs Volvo EX90 comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 72,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Volvo EX90?

Kia Picanto vs Volvo EX90: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Volvo EX90

2.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Volvo EX90 costs 72,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,085 £.

EX90

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 Volvo EX90 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 612 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 10.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX90 delivers considerably more torque with 870 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 774 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Volvo EX90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,431 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX90 carries substantially more – 605 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 273 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX90 is decisively ahead 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 £72,200
EX90

Volvo EX90

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 - 620 km
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Kia Picanto

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22 Apr 2026, 11:15:18

Full of faults — at least every other day there's something that needs to be fixed. Consumption 24 kWh/100 km in summer; in winter the range is half of what was promised. The safety would be good if the promised features actually worked.

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Volvo EX90

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
72,200 - 91,700 £
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
17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
570 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,765 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
545 - 605 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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