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Hongqi E-HS9 vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (68,600 £ vs 54,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hongqi E-HS9 or Kia EV9?

Hongqi E-HS9 vs Kia EV9: Key differences

Hongqi E-HS9

  • only slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
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Kia EV9

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  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-HS9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia EV9 is markedly cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,976 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hongqi E-HS9 is barely more efficient: consuming 19.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 48 km more than the Hongqi E-HS9.

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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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers only slightly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers only slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV9 is moderately lighter – 2,392 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 313 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV9 offers clearly more boot space – 333 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 333 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries markedly more – 615 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 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.

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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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
551 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
670 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
405 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hongqi
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Hongqi E-HS9 have?

The Hongqi E-HS9 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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