KIA EV9 AWD vs Ford Explorer ST

KIA EV9 AWD

Suv · Electric · AWD

Ford Explorer ST

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

KIA EV9 AWD

The KIA EV9 AWD is a three-row electric family hauler that combines 7-seat practicality and a 655 L trunk with strong AWD performance. Its 540 km range suits road trips and winter use, though it’s less tailored to tight-city or budget-first needs.

7 seatsSuvElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric

Car B

Ford Explorer ST

A 7-seat, power-rich family model with useful cargo space, the Explorer ST suits large families and road trips. Expect quick acceleration but higher fuel use and less city-friendly manners.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety400 hp

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Usage fit

Family 77 / 84

City 31 / 23

Budget / value 25 / 44

Road trip 74 / 67

Performance 34 / 30

Cargo 49 / 46

Practical 39 / 54

Premium 40 / 42

Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = KIA EV9 AWD · Orange = Ford Explorer ST

Specs side-by-side

Spec KIA EV9 AWD Ford Explorer ST

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Pros & cons

KIA EV9 AWD

Seven seats and a 655 L trunk support large families and cargo-heavy routines.
540 km range and a 99.8 kWh battery suit long road trips with fewer stops.
AWD with 379 hp and a 5.0 s 0–100 km/h delivers confident, all-weather acceleration.
Safety is a highlighted strength in its segment positioning.
Not aimed at budget-focused buyers given its price point.
Less suited to dense city driving and tight parking.
Electric road trips still require planning around charging stops.
Three-row capacity may be overkill if you rarely carry more than two to five passengers.

Ford Explorer ST

Quick acceleration and strong passing power from a twin‑turbo V6 (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, 400 hp).
Seats 7 with a 595 L trunk, accommodating family gear on long trips.
Ranks strongly for horsepower and safety among key metrics.
High torque (563 Nm) and 200 km/h top speed support confident highway cruising.
Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km is on the thirsty side.
Less suited to city driving per its usage profile.
Not aimed at track-style performance despite the power.
Price around 58,000 may stretch some budgets.

Verdict

Pick KIA EV9 AWD if…

Lower entry price

KIA EV9 AWD starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Ford Explorer ST if…

More power

Ford Explorer ST puts out 400 hp vs 379 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

KIA EV9 AWD

Ford Explorer ST

Verdict

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