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Kia EV9 vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Genesis G90?

Kia EV9 vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Genesis G90

  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia EV9 is clearly cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,563 £.

G90

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 moderately more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 415 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Genesis G90 takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 549 Nm. That’s about 191 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis G90 is very slightly lighter – 2,260 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G90 offers marginally more boot space – 368 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries moderately more – 615 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 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.

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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Genesis G90

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
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Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

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

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