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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 54,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Kia EV9?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Kia EV9: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • only slightly cheaper
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Kia EV9

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  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter is only slightly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,488 £.

EV9

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 Kia EV9 offers substantially more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 222 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

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: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 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.

from £54,200
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
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Payload
542 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
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