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Kia EV9 vs Aiways U5 comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 33,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Aiways U5?

Kia EV9 vs Aiways U5: Key differences

Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Aiways U5

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Aiways U5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,900 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,676 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Aiways U5 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 153 km more than the Aiways U5.

U5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 offers considerably more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 304 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Aiways U5 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

EV9

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Aiways U5 is visibly lighter – 1,720 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 672 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aiways U5 offers markedly more boot space – 432 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries markedly more – 615 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is far ahead 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 £54,600
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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Aiways U5

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Tore
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Top car — 3.5 YEARS and 95,000 km and I haven't regretted it! Also, it only cost €33,000 in 2022 with the subsidy, and the ID.4 was totally bare‑bones.

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Aiways U5

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
33,900 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
400 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
1,720 - 1,770 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
432 L
Length
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Length
4,680 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
385 - 435 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Aiways
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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