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Kia EV9 vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Nissan Ariya?

Kia EV9 vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • barely cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Ariya

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  • very slightly lighter
  • slightly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV9 is barely cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 257 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV9 is visibly more efficient: consuming 19.5 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 146 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

Ariya

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 somewhat more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 73 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 Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers somewhat more torque with 740 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 140 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, Nissan Ariya is very slightly lighter – 2,277 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers slightly more boot space – 415 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries clearly more – 615 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is far ahead 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.

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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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The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
363 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

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

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