Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV9 305 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $59,200 vs $45,095
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 4.8 vs 5.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $194/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 28 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
91.9 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | $45,095 |
| Range | 305 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 98 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 210 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 113 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 194 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 12 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,984 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV9 if you want the longer rated range (305 mi vs 291 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 28 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $194/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
Kia EV94.8 Volkswagen ID.45.2 150 kW24 min 210 kW28 min
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