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Kia EV9 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 380 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 85,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Kia EV9 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Jeep Grand Cherokee

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  • noticeably 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 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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,037 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 518 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Grand Cherokee

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 380 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 637 Nm. That’s about 103 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, Kia EV9 is marginally lighter – 2,392 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 42 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers noticeably more boot space – 520 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries very slightly more – 641 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is clearly superior 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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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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Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
85,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 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
45 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
65 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
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
380 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
637 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
280 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Jeep
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

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

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