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Kia EV9 vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or SsangYong Torres?

Kia EV9 vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • slightly more electric range
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

SsangYong Torres is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,743 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Torres is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 101 km more than the SsangYong Torres.

Torres

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 substantially more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 301 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 401 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Torres is clearly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 894 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers substantially more boot space – 703 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 370 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries slightly more – 615 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is clearly 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.

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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Reviews Kia EV9

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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
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Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

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

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