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Kia EV9 vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or VW Transporter Transporter?

Kia EV9 vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • significantly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Transporter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Transporter Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,647 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV9 is moderately more efficient: consuming 19.5 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 232 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

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 286 HP. That’s roughly 222 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Kia EV9 is noticeably faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 325 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 Transporter Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries substantially more – 1,259 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 644 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,015 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,780 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

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

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