Kia Niro vs XPeng G9 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Niro has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the XPeng G9 costs 51100 £. That’s a price difference of around 21951 £.

As for range, the XPeng G9 performs decisively better – achieving up to 585 km, about 523 km more than the Kia Niro.

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 XPeng G9 has a significantly edge – offering 575 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 395 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng G9 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 5.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the XPeng G9 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng G9 pulls decisively stronger with 695 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 430 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Niro is convincingly lighter – 1474 kg compared to 2210 kg. The difference is around 736 kg.

In terms of boot space, the XPeng G9 offers distinct more room – 660 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 209 L.

In maximum load capacity, the XPeng G9 performs minimal better – up to 1576 L, which is about 131 L more than the Kia Niro.

All in all, the XPeng G9 shows itself to be is largely superior 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.