Kia EV9 vs Volvo XC90

The Kia EV9 starts from $97,000 before on-road costs, while the Volvo XC90 opens at $97,990. That makes the Kia EV9 the more affordable entry point by $990.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $106,700 and $107,789 respectively.

The Kia EV9 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Volvo XC90, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Kia EV9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC90 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV9 stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV9 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo XC90 offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Kia EV9 and 4-zone in the Volvo XC90.

The Kia EV9 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Volvo XC90 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Volvo XC90 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo XC90 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia EV9 measures 5,010mm long on a 3,100mm wheelbase, 57mm longer than the Volvo XC90 at 4,953mm (2,984mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 333L in the Kia EV9 and 301L in the Volvo XC90, giving the Kia EV9 a 32L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo XC90 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC90). The Kia EV9 has longer coverage.