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Kia EV9 vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 81,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Land Rover Discovery?

Kia EV9 vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery

  • only slightly lighter
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 81,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,838 £.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 offers markedly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 158 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 Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers very slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery is only slightly lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries noticeably more – 803 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 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 : 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
Land Rover Discovery

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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Kia EV9
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
81,000 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
257 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Land Rover
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