Kia EV9 GT vs Ford Explorer Standard Range
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | Kia | Ford |
| Model | EV9 GT | Explorer Standard Range |
| Status | Coming Soon | Coming soon |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 99.8 kWh total | 52 kWh usable, 55 kWh total |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer (800V type) | Li-ion (400V type) |
| Range | 505 km WLTP (435 km EPA) | 236 mi WLTP |
| Consumption | 22.8 kWh/100 km WLTP (26.1 kWh/100 km EPA) | 4.1 mi/kWh WLTP |
| Recuperation | Yes | Yes |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | AWD 283 kW (379 hp) | RWD 168 hp (125 kW) |
| Torque | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) |
| Acceleration | 5.3 sec 0-100 km/h (4.5 sec 0-60 mph) | 9 sec 0-62 mph |
| Max speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
BODY |
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| Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 5010 x 1980 x 1755 mm (197.2 x 78.0 x 69.1 in) | 175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in (4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm (122.0 in) | 108.9 in (2767 mm) |
| Weight | EU: 2664 kg unladen, 3190 kg gross (US: 2580 kg curb) | EU: 4427 lb unladen, 5490 lb gross |
| Towing | EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2500 kg braked (US: 2268 kg braked) Digital side mirrors |
EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 2205 lb braked |
| Wheels Size | R19, R20, R21 | R19, R20, R21 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | MacPherson Multi-Link | MacPherson struts |
| Rear | five-link self-levelizing damper system | Multi Link |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | Type 2 7 kW Type 2 11 kW |
Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charger | CCS 235 kW Vehicle to load (V2L) 3.6 kW 230V electrical outlet in the trunk |
CCS |
| DC Charging Time (10-80%) | 24 mins | 25 min |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats; swivel seats | Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) |
| Roof | Glass sunroof, fixed | Panoramic Glass |
| Camera | 360 and Reversing | 360 and Reversing |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors | Front and rear sensors, Active Park Assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Tri-zone climate control |
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | 7 | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers knee airbag |
| Driving Aids | 2 LiDARs, cameras, 12 front/rear sensors. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Junction Turning/Crossing function, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning, Safe Exit Assist | Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, 5 cameras. Assisted Lane Change, Clear Exit Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Front and Rear Parking Aid with Manoeuvring Brake Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, Pre-Collision Assist, Cross Traffic Alert with Active Braking, High Beam Assist |
