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Kia EV9 vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or VW Touran?

Kia EV9 vs VW Touran: Key differences

Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • substantially 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.

VW Touran is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,167 £.

Touran

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 significantly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 380 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, VW Touran is substantially lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 872 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers substantially more boot space – 834 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 501 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries very slightly more – 615 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 holds a decisive 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 : 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
Kia EV9
VW Touran

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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 Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Kia EV9
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
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