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Kia EV9 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Porsche Cayenne?

Kia EV9 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • significantly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Cayenne is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.9 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers slightly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 105 km more than the Kia EV9.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 648 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers clearly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 760 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, Porsche Cayenne is moderately lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 262 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more boot space – 781 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 448 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries a bit more – 705 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is clearly superior 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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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

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

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