Kia EV9 vs Kia Sorento
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 |
Kia Sorento
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 3.87 crore | Rs 1.36 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Electric | Petrol | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | — | Petrol | |
| Engine | — | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | — | 269 hp | |
| Engine torque | — | 331 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Battery | 99.8 kWh | — | |
| Electric range | 505 km | — | |
| Electric motor power | 282.6 kW | — | |
| Electric motor torque | 700 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 | |||
| Transmission | Single-speed (electric) | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 6 | 7 | |
| Length | — | 4815 mm | |
| Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm | |
| Height | — | 1700 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2815 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm | — | |
| Boot space | — | 179 L | |
| Tyre size | 285/45R21 | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 7 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | No | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | No | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | Yes | |
| Sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | Yes | No | |
| Premium sound system | Yes | No | |
| Electric & charging | |||
| DC fast charging | Yes | No | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Swivelling second-row seats | Yes | No | |
| Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED) | Yes | No | |
| Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch) | Yes | No | |
| Front trunk (52 L) | Yes | No | |
| Auto-flush door handles | Yes | No | |
| Dual sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand) | Yes | No | |
| Parking collision-avoidance assist | Yes | No | |
| Trailer stability assist | Yes | No | |
| Rear occupant alert | Yes | No | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | Yes | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | Yes | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Kia EV9 vs Kia Sorento: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Kia EV9 or the Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.36 crore ex-factory, Rs 2.5 crore less than the Kia EV9, which starts at Rs 3.87 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Kia EV9 or the Kia Sorento?
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).
Which has more safety features, the Kia EV9 or the Kia Sorento?
The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD has 7 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Kia EV9 and Kia Sorento 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.
