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Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Staria comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Hyundai Staria?

Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Staria: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Staria

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • significantly 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:

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

Hyundai Staria is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,163 £.

Staria

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 significantly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 283 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 Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers substantially more torque with 740 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 373 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: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Staria is marginally lighter – 2,275 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers significantly more boot space – 831 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 498 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries markedly more – 775 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 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
Kia EV9
Hyundai Staria

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Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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Kia EV9
Hyundai Staria

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
7 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
605 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
367 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
165 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Hyundai
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