Compare performance (508 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Kia Sportage?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia Sportage is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,000 £.
As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 497 km more than the Kia Sportage.
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 considerably more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 220 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 Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers substantially more torque with 740 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.
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, Kia Sportage is clearly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 840 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers considerably more boot space – 587 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries only slightly more – 615 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
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Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
6 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Trunk capacity
333 L
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Length
5,015 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,980 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Height
1,780 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
542 - 615 kg
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 508 HP
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
150 - 374 kW
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Kia
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