Kia EV9 vs VinFast VF 9
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kia EV9 and the VinFast VF 9 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary) and VinFast Philippines. Last verified .
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia EV9
GT-Line variant
- SRP
- ₱5,988,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱104,202
Photo: VinFast Philippines, via vinfastauto.ph.
VinFast VF 9
Plus variant
- SRP
- ₱5,390,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱93,796
How they differ
- The VinFast VF 9 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱5,390,000, which is ₱598,000 (10%) below the Kia EV9 at ₱5,988,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the VF 9 is estimated at ₱93,796 a month against ₱104,202 for the EV9, a difference of ₱10,406 a month.
- The VF 9 makes more power (408 PS against 384 PS for the EV9).
- The EV9 has more torque (700 Nm against 620 Nm for the VF 9).
- The VF 9 claims the longer range (602 km against 505 km for the EV9).
- The VF 9 has the larger battery (123 kWh against 99.8 kWh for the EV9).
- The VF 9 is the longer vehicle (5,119 mm against 5,015 mm for the EV9).
- The VF 9 seats 7, the EV9 seats 6.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kia EV9GT-Line, ₱5,988,000 | VinFast VF 9Plus, ₱5,390,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Dual permanent magnet synchronous motors | Dual electric motors, 150 kW each |
| Max power (differs) | 384 PS | 408 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 700 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 99.8 kWh | 123 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | Lithium-ion | n/a |
| Electric range (differs) | 505 km | 602 km |
| Range test cycle (differs) | n/a | WLTP |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 300 kW |
| AC charging (differs) | n/a | 6.6 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | AC 11 kW: 10-100% in 9 h 45 min; DC 50 kW: 10-80% in 83 min; DC 350 kW: 10-80% in 24 min | DC fast charge 10% to 70% in 35 minutes |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Single-speed automatic | n/a |
| Drivetrain (differs) | AWD | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 5015 mm | 5119 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1980 mm | 2065 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1780 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 3100 mm | 3148 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 177 mm | 184 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 2612 kg | 2928 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 6.19 m | 7.33 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 6 | 7 |
| Cargo volume (differs) | n/a | 212 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson multi-link | Independent double wishbone |
| Rear suspension (differs) | 5-link multi-link | Multi-link with air springs |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 285/45R21 | 275/40 R21 |
| Wheels (differs) | 21" alloy | 21-inch alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with multi-collision brake | n/a |
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Smart cruise control, blind-spot view monitor with collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, forward collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, 360-degree surround view monitor | n/a |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist and trailer stability assist | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 12.3" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Meridian audio | 15.6-inch touchscreen |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 12.3" LCD panoramic display with head-up display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | Small-cube projection LED with intelligent front lighting | LED matrix |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart entry with push-button start | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Vehicle-to-load (exterior and interior), camera-type side mirrors, 52 L front trunk | 0-100 km/h in 6.8 s; three rows of seats with massage function |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) | 10 years |
| Battery warranty (differs) | 8 years or 160,000 km (EV high-voltage battery) | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.