VW Touareg vs Hyundai IONIQ 9 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai IONIQ 9 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 58700 £, while the VW Touareg costs 63200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4513 £.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 620 km, about 569 km more than the VW Touareg.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Touareg has a minimal edge – offering 462 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 takes 5.20 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 700 Nm.

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: Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the VW Touareg is clearly perceptible lighter – 2059 kg compared to 2594 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers convincingly more room – 810 L compared to 338 L. That’s a difference of about 472 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs noticeable better – up to 2419 L, which is about 619 L more than the VW Touareg.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg to a small extent takes the win – 751 kg compared to 643 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 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.