KIA EV9 Long Range vs Ford Explorer ST — full comparison

KIA EV9 Long Range

Suv · Electric · AWD

vs

Ford Explorer ST

Suv · Gasoline

KIA EV9 Long Range

Car A

KIA EV9 Long Range

A 7-seat electric AWD SUV with strong performance and a large battery, the EV9 Long Range suits large families and road trips. Limited cargo space behind the third row and a 400 km range mean some planning for fully loaded journeys.

7 seatsSuvElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric

Ford Explorer ST

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 61 / 84

City 31 / 23

Budget / value 25 / 44

Road trip 54 / 67

Performance 28 / 30

Cargo 23 / 46

Practical 28 / 54

Premium 40 / 42

Winter 40 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec KIA EV9 Long Range Ford Explorer ST

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Pros & cons

KIA EV9 Long Range

Seven seats and AWD make it family-ready in varied conditions.
Strong 379 hp performance (0–100 km/h in 5.0 s) aids confident passing.
400 km range from a 99.8 kWh battery supports road trips with planned stops.
Priced at 54,900, it offers good value in its segment.
Only 187 liters of space behind the third row limits luggage for seven.
400 km range may feel short if you regularly drive very long distances.
Not the best fit for cargo-heavy use.
Price won’t suit strict budget-focused buyers.

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 Long Range if…

Lower entry price

KIA EV9 Long Range 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.

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