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Kia EV5 vs VinFast VF9

The VinFast VF9 leads on 0⁠–⁠62 mph. The Kia EV5 leads on cargo space.

KiaEV5

SUV

Version named in Korean by the source

1 of 27 versions

United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com

70/100#150 of 421 · Everyday
VinFast VF9

SUV

2027 VinFast VF 9 Plus

1 of 5 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

56/100#68 of 87 · Everyday

Who's ahead - and by how much?

EV5Kia EV5VinFast VF9VinFast VF9
  • Range
    329 miWLTP
    287 miEPA

    Different test cycles - not compared.

  • 0⁠–⁠62 mphlower is better
    - best on this row
    1.8 s quicker· 21%
  • Cargo space
    - best on this row
    +12.5 cu ft· 167%
  • Power
    300 kW - best on this row
    +140 kW· 88%
  • Battery warranty
    7 years
    - best on this row
    +3 years· 43%
  • Top speed
    102 mph
    - best on this row
    +22 mph· 22%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecKia EV5VinFast VF9
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)no data287 mi
Range (WLTP)329 mi - best on this row
Efficiency lower is better27.2 kWh/100 miWLTP49.6 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery81.4 kWh
Battery (gross)no data
Charging
Fast-charge peak150 kWversion not named300 kW
10–80% charge lower is better30 / 38 minversion: VF 9 Eco (CATL battery)
Full charge at 240 V lower is betterno data15 h
AC charging11 kW
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better - best on this row
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterno dataversion: VF 9 Eco (CATL battery)
Power300 kW - best on this row
Torque457 lb-ft - best on this row
Top speed102 mph - best on this row
DriveFWDversion not namedAWD
Space and size
Cargo space - best on this row
Front trunk - best on this row
Seats
Length181.5 in
Width73.8 in
Height65.9 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Ground clearance
Weight4,561 lbno data
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty7 years - best on this row
Cell chemistryno data
Equipment
Heat pumpStandardStandard
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)3.6 kWversion not namedno data

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Kia EV5VinFast VF9
  • Range

    82- Different test cycles - not compared.83
  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Kia EV5

No US price yet

United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com

Prices in 3 markets

VinFast VF9

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 23, 2026

vinfastauto.us
2027 VF 9 Plus
$64,290
Prices in 3 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range

Kia EV5
329 miWLTP
VinFast VF9
287 miEPA
Ahead by
Different tests

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

Kia EV5
30 / 38 mincontested: sources disagree
VinFast VF9
version: VF 9 Eco (CATL battery)

Fast-charge peak

Kia EV5
150 kWversion not named
VinFast VF9
300 kW

Which is quicker?

VinFast VF9VinFast VF9

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Leader
VinFast VF9
Kia EV5
VinFast VF9
Ahead by
1.8 s

Where next

All EVs by overall score

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Where the numbers come from

Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 31 sources

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