Kia EV9 vs Kia Sorento vs Kia Sportage L
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Kia EV9
EV9 GT Line AWD
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Kia Sorento
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Kia Sportage L
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 3.87 crore | Rs 1.36 crore | Rs 1.22 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Petrol | Hybrid | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | — | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | — | 3470 cc | 1598 cc | |
| Engine power | — | 269 hp | 178 hp | |
| Engine torque | — | 331 Nm | 265 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 99.8 kWh | — | 1.49 kWh | |
| Electric range | 505 km | — | — | |
| Electric motor power | 282.6 kW | — | — | |
| Electric motor torque | 700 Nm | — | 264 Nm | |
| AC charging time | 9 hr 45 min (220 V/48 A) | — | — | |
| DC charging time | About 24 min (10-80%, 350 kW charger) | — | — | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | — | 235 hp | |
| Transmission | Single-speed (electric) | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 6 | 7 | — | |
| Length | — | 4815 mm | 4685 mm | |
| Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm | 1865 mm | |
| Height | — | 1700 mm | 1660 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2815 mm | 2755 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm | — | 181 mm | |
| Fuel tank | — | — | 52 L | |
| Boot space | — | 179 L | 586 L | |
| Tyre size | 285/45R21 | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | 235/60R18 | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | — | — | Interstellar Grey | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | No | No | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | No | No | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | No | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | No | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | No | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | No | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Ambient lighting | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | Yes | No | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | Yes | No | No | |
| Premium sound system | Yes | No | No | |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | Yes | No | No | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | No | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Other | ||||
| Swivelling second-row seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED) | Yes | No | No | |
| Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch) | Yes | No | No | |
| Front trunk (52 L) | Yes | No | No | |
| Auto-flush door handles | Yes | No | No | |
| Dual sunroof | Yes | No | No | |
| Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand) | Yes | No | No | |
| Parking collision-avoidance assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Trailer stability assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear occupant alert | Yes | No | No | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | Yes | No | |
| Side parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment/climate switchable controller | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Kia EV9 vs Kia Sorento vs Kia Sportage L: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Kia EV9, Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage L?
The Kia Sportage L is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kia Sportage L from Rs 1.22 crore, the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore and the Kia EV9 from Rs 3.87 crore.
Which is more powerful, Kia EV9, Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage L?
The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD is the most powerful (Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 379 hp; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp; Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 235 hp).
Which has more boot space, Kia EV9, Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage L?
The Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has the biggest boot (Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 586 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).
Which has more safety features, Kia EV9, Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage L?
The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD has 7 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has 6 airbags and 5 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Kia EV9, Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage L prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
