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Kia EV9 vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Maserati Ghibli?

Kia EV9 vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • clearly lighter
  • 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia EV9 is considerably cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,161 £.

Ghibli

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 a bit more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers markedly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 160 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, Maserati Ghibli is clearly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 439 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries very slightly more – 615 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 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
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Maserati
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

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

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