Ineos Grenadier vs Kia EV9

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Kia EV9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV9. The Kia EV9 counters with wireless charging, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Kia EV9 offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Kia EV9 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Kia EV9 is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 115mm shorter than the Kia EV9 at 5,010mm (3,100mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 333L in the Kia EV9, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 922L advantage. The Kia EV9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 2,600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Kia EV9's turning circle is 1.5 m tighter, 12.0 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km) and electricity for the Kia EV9 about $1,042 a year (21.7 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV9). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Kia EV9).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 333L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 900kg).

The Kia EV9: the lower starting price ($97,000 against $107,000) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Kia EV9 scores higher, 67 vs 60

The Kia EV9 scores 67 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 36 points), value (Kia EV9 ahead by 18 points), reliability (Kia EV9 ahead by 16 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 333L in the Kia EV9. Warranty: 5 years on the Ineos Grenadier, 7 on the Kia EV9.

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