Kia EV9 vs Hyundai IONIQ 9 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Kia EV9 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53100 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 costs 58700 £. That’s a price difference of around 5580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Kia EV9: with 19.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Hyundai IONIQ 9 with 19.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.40 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs slight better – achieving up to 620 km, about 57 km more than the Kia EV9.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 has a slightly edge – offering 508 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 takes 5.20 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia EV9 performs slight better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 740 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In curb weight, the Kia EV9 is barely noticeable lighter – 2392 kg compared to 2594 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers slight more room – 338 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2419 L, which is about 26 L more than the Kia EV9.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 9 slight takes the win – 643 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

All in all, the Kia EV9 shows itself to be leads convincingly overall and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.