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Kia EV9 vs Kia Sportage comparison

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?

Kia EV9 vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

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.

Sportage

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 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.

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, 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.

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 £54,200
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
Kia EV9
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Kia Sportage

The 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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Kia EV9
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
5,015 mm
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,780 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Kia
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