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Hongqi E-HS9 vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (68,600 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hongqi E-HS9 or Kia Seltos?

Hongqi E-HS9 vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Hongqi E-HS9

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Seltos

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly 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:

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

Kia Seltos is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,262 £.

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 significantly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 371 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm more.

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: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Seltos is clearly lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 1,190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers clearly more boot space – 536 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 536 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries marginally more – 495 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 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 £68,600
E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 465 - 515 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
551 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
670 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
405 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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