Kia EV9 vs Volvo XC90: Who makes the coolest family SUV?

The all-new Kia EV9 is a fully electric SUV with six or seven seats and ultra-modern styling. It's a great car, but for the same money wouldn't you rather have a Volvo XC90 seven-seater?
That's what Vicky Parrott sets out to answer in this CarGurus UK review, in which she compares the fully electric Kia with the plug-in hybrid Volvo. An apples to oranges comparison it might be, but with the recently updated Volvo offering up to 40 miles of EV range the theory is that could be enough for many families to do the majority of their driving on electric power.
In this video, Vicky compares the two cars for space and practicality, quality, technology and infotainment, driving impressions, performance, purchase price and running costs. There's a strong case to be made for either, but which would you choose?
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[@fsalalhadad7082]

Ev9 best looking ev suv

[@naveenthemachine]

Both are cool but the ev9 is more impressive. Because it’s not a luxury suv. And cmon that kia looks fire 🔥

[@ralphgill9982]

What about the Maxus Mifa 9 which is also a 7 seater EV?

[@lplt]

will wait for the EX90 comparison, its gotta be full EV vs full EV

[@anthonyc8499]

you can't buy an EX90 tomorrow, can you?

[@andrewlarner6190]

⁠@@anthonyc8499you can order…. Starting price £96K without any options compared to max £78K all options for the EV9

[@ianburr1177]

Big difference in price though.

[@lplt]

@@ianburr1177 yea, that makes it even worst of a comparison

[@phillipgrimm6896]

Thanks for the comparison, Vicki. I purchased a used Hyundai IONIQ 5, in Australia, partially because of your excellent review.

[@ianburr1177]

EV9 does NOT have air suspension and it DOES have wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

[@alex75hgft]

How the hell did she get this information, such a basic thing to know about a car and makes people think it has a very expensive and relevant feature, which is not present. very bad!

[@fathippy]

That is just not a valid comparison. The only thing those two cars have in common is that they are large seven seaters.

[@Raptordavy]

Volvo XC90 Recharge ultimate is over 101.000EURO and still options to be chosen and fully loaded EV9 82.000EURO , no idea why you have such a price difference

[@vpnconsult]

Interiour, range

[@gotchakii]

I have both, you are wrong.

[@LastRenegade00]

Should have compared the kia with Volvo Ex90 not the XC90.

[@DavidKent0407]

It is not yet available for sale.

[@stanislauslandeis2600]

The EV9 does not have Air Suspension.

[@keerthikumar2023]

I thought it’s only turbo charged and They removed the supercharged in 2022

[@62steveg]

So you have to access the rear seats from the road side 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@user-pe1hi2td2e]

Both sides

[@CheeseyWotsit]

It'll be a nightmare parking either of them at Sainsbury's on a Saturday afternoon. Both vehicles look hideously frumpy. Ideal for the North American market.

[@yoog]

You do know the XC90 has been around since 2002 its not as if its new.

[@malph9216]

Our local Kia dealer has 3 of their EVs on show in our shopping centre today, the EV9 was one of them. A very striking car to look at, but didn't look huge stood next to the Sportage PHEV. The dealer rep came over while I was looking at the EV9 and asked if I liked it. I said liked the way it looked a lot and the interior, then I asked (already knowing the answer) can I get one with a 3 ltr turbo diesel engine? With a wry smile, he said, "I'm afraid not".......

[@DavidKent0407]

Great comparison Vicki. I love the new EV9 but look forward to the future release of the EX90.

[@anthonyc8499]

The EV9 is next generation tech, even ahead of the EX90's 400v architecture. The old XC90 looks like it's from 10 years ago and doesn't offer anything except the predictability of an old fashion petrol engine to go with some of grandma's leather livingroom chairs.

[@CaptainProton-xc5qb]

"it won't charger any faster than that", incorrect the car supports two-phase charging so you can get a full charge in 3 hours.

[@hdfly]

How far fully loaded KIA with 7 passengers on board will go in avg 70mph, if it is electric? How many stops you will need to do in the journey from UK to Spain in December or January? Those are the questions more important. I don't see a point of buying a family SUV, whose range will be around 200 miles top in the cold season. Taking into account also the factors of practicality - Volvo XC90 is much better.

[@varudds]

Quite unfair to compare an 8 year old car model with a brand new one. I am looking forward to the test with the new Volvo EX90 and Kia EV9. Promise that you will come with this test duel

[@gregkramer5588]

If they are about the same price that is what counts to most. IMO

[@amanti113]

Wow Kia EV9 is so attractive and modern design 🎉🎉😊😊

[@TheHutchRuns]

Looks alone, I'd go Volvo, not sure if the Kia is a bit too futuristic and 'concept car' for me but i can't afford either so it's a moot point!

[@marcomaccio5352]

Kia does not have air suspension

[@fatphoca5009]

Not really comparable imo. One seats 7 adults, one is at most a 5+2. You should compare the X7 or GLS.

[@olivierhiers4224]

Missing the RIvian R1S....

[@jasonstewart764]

They don't sell them in the UK.

[@olivierhiers4224]

got that, but some model of your channel are not sold in USA, it does give perspective none the less on what to look for@@jasonstewart764

[@mickcundall4036]

I'm sorry.... For a moment there I thought you said a Kia was £76K!! Is it April 1st already

[@CptSpears007]

Ah I see the badge snobbery is strong with you. Judge the car not the badge.

[@mickcundall4036]

@@CptSpears007 whatever. If you're willing to pay £76K for that thing, then go for it

[@onthemove301]

I'm guessing that you've never driven a recent Hyundai/Kia/Genesis. The quality of their vehicles is certainly comparable with VW. The Genesis vehicles are comparable with Lexus and the mid range Mercs and Audis.

[@mickcundall4036]

@@onthemove301 you're very welcome to spend £76K on that ugly thing if you want. I definitely won't be

[@johnpaterson6112]

Mr Cundall's name certainly starts with the right 3 letters!

[@Musakforyou]

I don’t understand this comparison…other than 7 seaters, they have nothing in common.

[@herme99]

Presumably as an EV the Kia tank is free from road tax, while merrily contributing to tank like pot holes in UK roads as I continue to pay annual road tax for my Peugeot 106?

[@davefitzpatrick4841]

EVs made before 2017 from 2025 will be charged £20 road tax, any EVs made after 2016 will pay £165 road tax . Cars in general have got bigger larger and heavier, yet according to people like yourself the roads are crumbling because of them as well as fear of multi storey cars parks collapsing 😂🤣😂. In reality EVs are a couple of hundred pounds heavier than their Ice equivalents , but as I've previously mentioned one look on the main roads you'll see no end of SUVs and cross overs ( all of which make no sense to me) that are far heavier than cars we drove ten years ago . P.s currently in the *road tax" is actually a emissions tax hence EVs pay nothing because there are no tailpipe emissions. But to me we should be making EVs lighter and more efficient, but unfortunately the trend is for bigger larger heavier vehicles ( irrelevant as to which fuel they use ) . EVs are around 2-3% of cars on the UK roads , but people like you believe they are causing all the damage ( not the fact local councils have neglected roads for years now ) 🤣😂🤣.

[@geoffreyjones6019]

No such thing as road tax (and hasn’t been since the 1930s), it’s vehicle excise duty, which goes to the exchequer and is used to fund public services and infrastructure, it’s not hypothecated for roads. All EVs however, will be liable for VED from 2025 and the tank like potholes are caused primarily by heavy goods vehicles, 40 ton lorries tend to be slightly more damaging than 1.7 ton EVs, or even 3 ton combustion engine range rovers.

[@Tom55data]

Damage to the road is the 4th power of axle load. It is the lorries that are the problem. I do agree, most SUV, are stupidly big and heavy.

[@user-wd9wq5yv4i]

2024 vs. 2010

[@johnpaterson6112]

At last, a female reviewer who does not speak in a squeaky adolescent voice, and does a fine job. Well done!

[@PaNativ]

IMO vehicle manufacturers need to keep hybrids around for as long as possible. Pure EVs have so many issues with charging, cold-weather, infrastructure, software issues that break the cars, and host of other issues including the pollution it takes to make them and the issue of disposal once they’ve run their very short life.

[@user-pe1hi2td2e]

I recently saw a post from a Kia Ev6 owner. The car had covered well over 100,000 miles and still had 99% battery health. So when you say short life...

[@user-pe1hi2td2e]

Also, this is a UK review. We don't have problems with winter charging due to our mild climate. I suspect you are referring to frozen Tesla chargers at -30. In case you aren't aware, you may have problems with an ICE car at those temperatures, too.

[@stevenjones916]

The EV9 will be a great buy when 3 years old.

[@rotoehu9266]

Almost the exact opposite of the XC90 where after 3 years you are playing russian roulette with maintenance/reliability…. Definitely a car to lease or dump after a 3 year PCP

[@supastah68]

Volvo all day

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

Really interesting comparison and kudos to Kia that they can now compete at this level. I'd find it hard to choose as I love the Volvo brand and that interior vibe is just so lovely. However the Kia is so awesome looking with its distopian Sci-fi vibe, it's hard to resist. Cars from the Far East date tend to date quickly but apart from that, if I was in the market for this type of car, I would probably go for the Kia. The fact that the Volvo holds up so well in so many areas though is testament to the strength of the original design and the nip and tucks its had over its lifetime. The XC90 (in both generations) has been a class defining car.

[@Bawdale]

I saw the EV9 driven off a car transporter. It's massive and looks far better in front of you than in pictures. I think it's designed for the American and Asian markets, where they love the larger SUVs.

[@yoog]

That price is utterly ridiculous. Price of a house for a family car utterly mental

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

You live in a trailer home? 😂

[@LewieMac]

Volvo looks so dated next to the KIA

[@TheCreativeLlama17]

I own a Volvo and have always loved the brand but I mean the Kia is the only real option here surely? Look at it! 🤩

[@PissShiversss]

Yeah right. The Volvo is beautiful. That kia has no style

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

@@PissShiverssslol if you like bland and forgettable, go for the Volvo.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Also Volvo is a Chinese company now.

[@PissShiversss]

@@JohnLee-db9zt it isn't bland to me. I think the design inside and out is smooth and easy on the eyes like myself. I don't want to be the loud flashy person in the room. I like chill and professional with the ability to hit a switch and put a mf in their place when necessary.

[@PissShiversss]

@@JohnLee-db9zt that is one thing I'm not a big fan of but none the less, one of the smoothest safest vehicles I think I've driven.

[@ramzisunilabdullah696]

Kia may look more modern but will look aged sooner.

[@gweedsUK]

The size of these is utterly ridiculous.

[@mrbrightside3771]

I drive the xc90 that thing just scream class!

[@mrmawson2438]

2024 Zeekr X small electric SUV launches with price starting at $28,000 The Electric Viking

[@stevenjones916]

$28K where ? China ? Irrelevant.

[@Tom55data]

In the uk there is a large tariff on import cars from China, that is why chinese cars have such a price hike here.

[@mrmawson2438]

Nice

[@GarryMcGovern]

I have zero interest in either of these cars (especially that Kia, which really did have a hell of a fall from the ugly tree!), but Vicky is such a quality reviewer, I enjoyed the videos regardless. Cheers!

[@Swwils]

Imagine having to deal with Kia dealers.

[@zigpozema9955]

Kia all the way. In the night, even better ❤❤❤

[@80y3r9]

Didn't talk exterior dimensions on very big cars? One of your thinnest excuses for a review

[@robertwalker1742]

Get the Volvo, ok it a older car, but all the problems have long been sorted plus, build quality is superior and dealer back up is better, and long term value will be a lot better.

[@S_Paoli]

one is ugly.. but since I don't want to offend anyone, I won't name names.... oK?

[@Harrythehun]

One car hasn't eVolvoed in many years.

[@edmotler2115]

The KIA looks like a Lada design drafted prior to the siege of Stalingrad. And resurrected in the modern era, with all the atheistic grace and design appeal of a lump of pig iron. Suffice to say, not for me.

[@cnursery]

Why would anybody in their right mind buy an EV?

[@geoffreyjones6019]

Much better tech, doesn’t spew noxious fumes, far cheaper to run (assuming you have home charging), much more efficient than an ICE vehicle, more fun to drive - the instantaneous acceleration never gets old, pre-heating (or cooling if summer) - it’s great being able to get in a warm car on these cold mornings. Not sure why anyone wouldn’t buy one tbh, as long as they can afford it, which given how prices in the second hand market have come down recently is much more doable than has been the case.

[@Hell-Hound1]

Work hard get it as a company car. 2% BIK baby! It's an absolute no brainer.😎

[@FleetAdmiral215]

KIA looks like it's been let loose in the Lego factory, Volvo XC90 all day

[@karlInSanDiego]

personal school buses.

[@camilstoenescu]

I'd pick the Volvo, especially for the seats and overall quality of the interior.

[@tipperarymick5337]

How about the Polestar? Similar to the Volvo, but a lot cheaper!

[@alancobbin]

EV9 for me 👍😉💪

[@stevenbennett3922]

& adults regularly. Get a mini bus.

[@nathannnathan85]

it's all about class at the end. xc90 wins for that.

[@cokyrobes]

That Kia really impresses - incredible use of space and the interior looks very luxury - however I feel that the price is too much for a Kia - they have a lot of work to change the brand for me

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

So you’re a brand snob, no matter the quality.

[@tantanman2852]

@@JohnLee-db9ztif the general brand hasn’t caught up to its new luxury feel depreciation will be monster.

[@Spoolingturbski]

I feel like this was an insulting comparison. One is premium the other is a Kia.

[@user-pe1hi2td2e]

Premium Chinese vehicle?

[@Spoolingturbski]

@@user-pe1hi2td2e Swedish. A Chinese company owns most stock in company. Which is a good thing. Because they have deep pockets.

[@user-pe1hi2td2e]

Google Volvo reliability

[@Ultima_SG]

A kia EV9 cost almost SGD400K in my country, which is way overpriced. Definitely not worth the high price for a economy brand.

[@Himoutdoors]

I’ll take the Ovlov

[@mymiphone1841]

Both cars are ugly, overrated, overweight and overpriced. It's a no for me

[@trevorkeyes7035]

Kia = 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@tracyloisel4013]

haha the volvo XC90 is so boring

[@PaNativ]

I’ll take the classy and more sophisticated experience that the Volvo offers over anything that Kia has to offer.

[@protagonist9716]

EX90 would be a class of it's own.

[@user-jw4nz8km2x]

exactly. Pricewise its far beyond reasonable. Practicaly smaller car than the EV9 that EX90 and alot more expensive. ALOT. And what I saw the demo car on tour the EX90 has lost all of its basic usability. Buttons have just vanished and its annoying as hell. Especially if you think you got up to 6 loved ones on board and you cant use the fully touch infortainment cause everything ins inbedded in the screen.

[@Crazyuncle1]

The Kia is cool and sporty for young buyers. The Volvo offers solidarity, a high degree of luxury and unmatched safety. The two have nothing in common besides both having 4 wheels. The later suits my more mature tastes better so I’ll take the Volvo.

[@infernoking7504]

Cool suv would be the svt explorer the later aero noise one and a few others these 2 not cool at all that kia is a pos and uglier than a pontiac aztek.

[@GG-wp1rd]

Kia is a budget brand with luxury prices. Would rather buy an Audi or Volvo for those prices.

[@markdean3217]

Electric - OFF ❗️

[@pereldh5741]

There’s no such thing, a ”cool family suv” We’re sorry.

[@Silver-st2zq]

Only the Mercedes CLE Coupé does it for me SUV wise.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

You’re no fashionista 😂

[@joec.5009]

Kia all day. Volvo looks painfully boring.

[@AHarker100]

EV9

[@terryshort-fr7gz]

Just hope you don't have an accident in the kia, or keep it for more that 5yrs either way it will end up a piece of garbage Volvos for life

[@RichardHMorris]

There's no such thing as a "cool SUV", I'm sorry to say.

[@MW-uh1xv]

Your opinion is noted but may not be the opinion of everyone. I'm sorry to say.

[@dominikbrkic2754]

Ferrari Purosangue?

[@CptSpears007]

Seems like it’s “cool” to hate all SUVs yet they are the most popular body shape. Also, Land Rover Defender, G-Wagon……..

[@onthemove301]

I'm sorry to say I disagree with you.

[@Andy-kp6mi]

LOL - still driving flat car?

[@mbingham10]

That Kia looks crap