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Kia EV9 vs VW ID.4 comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or VW ID.4?

Kia EV9 vs VW ID.4: Key differences

Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

VW ID.4

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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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.

VW ID.4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,590 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.4 is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.4 offers barely more range – reaching up to 569 km, about 6 km more than the Kia EV9.

ID.4

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 clearly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Kia EV9 is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers only slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 61 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, VW ID.4 is visibly lighter – 1,975 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 417 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.4 offers clearly more boot space – 543 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV9 offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,393 L, about 818 L more than the VW ID.4.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries moderately more – 615 kg compared to 551 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 holds a solid overall lead 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 £54,200
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
Kia EV9
VW ID.4

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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VW ID.4

The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Kia EV9
VW ID.4

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
34,600 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
1,975 - 2,248 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
5,015 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,584 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,780 mm
Height
1,619 - 1,634 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
Max trunk capacity
1,575 L
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
515 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
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