Comparison

Kia EV9 vs Volvo EX3

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Kia EV9 305 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX3 $59,200 vs $38,950
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 26 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 5.5 vs 4.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Volvo EX3
$149/mi vs $194/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 26 min
Efficiency winner
Volvo EX3
292 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
91.9 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Kia EV9 Volvo EX3
Trim used Long Range RWD 0 Single Motor extended range (19/20 Inch Wheels)
MSRP (USD) $59,200 $38,950
Range 305 mi 261 mi
Efficiency 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh 292 Wh/mi • 3.42 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 98 kWh 64 kWh
Seats 7 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 153 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 24 min 26 min
Roadtrip score 82.8 73.1
Miles added (15 min est.) 113 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 194 $/mi 149 $/mi
Top speed 115 mph 112 mph
Cargo 12 cu ft 11 cu ft
Tow rating 1,984 lb 3,086 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Kia EV9 if you want the longer rated range (305 mi vs 261 mi).
  • Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 26 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Volvo EX3 looks better ($149/mi vs $194/mi).

Weighted verdict

Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).

Kia EV95.5 Volvo EX34.5 150 kW24 min 153 kW26 min

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