Kia EV9 vs Volvo EX40
The Kia EV9 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Volvo EX40 leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD
1 of 40 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 27, 2025
70/100#37 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EX40
1 of 10 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026
68/100#46 of 80 · Everyday
Kia EV9 is cheaper by $1,645
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV9Kia EV9EX40Volvo EX40
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+9 mi· 3%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 14%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.7 cu ft· 23%
- Power- best on this row+36 kW· 24%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 17%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Volvo EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Twin Motor Performance | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | version: Twin Motor | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: EX40 Core, Single Motor Extended Range, Electric (2027) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Twin Motor Performance Electric | |
| Weight | version: EX40 Plus, Twin Motor, Electric | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV9 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV9Volvo EX40
Range
8885Charging
6049Performance
2792Practicality
5060
How much is each in the US?
Kia EV9
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Light SR
- $54,900
- Light RWD
- $54,900
- 2026 Light LR
- $57,900
- Light Long Range RWD
- $57,900
Volvo EX40
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026 - Price checked Aug 13, 2026 - it may be out of date
volvocars.com- Single Motor Extended Range
- $56,545
- Twin Motor
- $58,295
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV9EV9
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- 305 miEPA
- Volvo EX40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 9 mi
Which charges faster?
Kia EV9EV9
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV9
- Volvo EX40
- 140 kWversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia EV9
- 9.4 s
- Volvo EX40
- 4.6 sversion: Twin Motor Performance
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV9EV9
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- $1,645
Where next
- Volvo EX40Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Kia EV9 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 20 sources
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