Kia EV9 vs smart #5 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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.

smart #5 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39300 £, while the Kia EV9 costs 53100 £. That’s a price difference of around 13792 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the smart #5: with 18.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Kia EV9 with 19.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.10 kWh.

As for range, the smart #5 performs minimal better – achieving up to 590 km, about 27 km more than the Kia EV9.

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 smart #5 has a noticeable edge – offering 646 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia EV9 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the smart #5 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 740 Nm compared to 710 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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 evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the smart #5 is hardly perceptible lighter – 2200 kg compared to 2392 kg. The difference is around 192 kg.

In terms of boot space, the smart #5 offers clearly more room – 630 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 297 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia EV9 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2393 L, which is about 863 L more than the smart #5.

When it comes to payload, Kia EV9 slightly takes the win – 615 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

All in all, the smart #5 shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.