Ford Everest vs Kia EV9
Verdict
The Ford Everest is the cheaper, tougher-shaped choice here at RM266,388, undercutting the Kia EV9 by RM102,280 while keeping seven seats and a big 80-litre diesel tank. The EV9 asks more, but gives you a very different brief: dual motors, 380 hp, all-wheel drive, a 99.8 kWh battery and 505 km of EV range. It is also larger where passengers notice it, with a 3,100 mm wheelbase and 333-litre boot against the Everest’s 2,900 mm and 259 litres.
Pick the Ford Everest if you want the lower price, diesel power and a taller 1,841 mm SUV with seven seats.
Pick the Kia EV9 if you want electric drive, 380 hp, all-wheel drive, a 505 km range and the longer 3,100 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM266,388; Kia EV9 RM368,668
- Powertrain: Ford Everest 1,996 cc diesel; Kia EV9 dual-motor electric
- Power: Ford Everest 167 hp; Kia EV9 380 hp
- Driven wheels: Ford Everest rear-wheel drive; Kia EV9 all-wheel drive
- Wheelbase: Ford Everest 2,900 mm; Kia EV9 3,100 mm
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; Kia EV9 333 litres
Everest
- RM102,280 cheaper to buy
- 80-litre diesel tank
- Taller body at 1,841 mm
- 167 hp is far below the EV9’s 380 hp
- Shorter 2,900 mm wheelbase
- Smaller 259-litre boot
EV9
- Dual-motor electric drive with 380 hp
- 505 km EV range from a 99.8 kWh battery
- Longer 3,100 mm wheelbase and 333-litre boot
- RM102,280 more expensive
- Annual road tax is RM515 versus RM438
- Lower roofline at 1,780 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388✓ | RM 368,668 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Single Turbo | — |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | — |
| Torque | 405 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 380 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 700 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 99.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 505 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Six-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 5,015 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,100 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,648 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 333 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Continental PremiumContact C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladderframe | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) with FlexSteer adjustment (Comfort/Normal/Sport) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Automatic For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats in Second and Third Row |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory and Massage Settings, Heating |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Sockets, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof and Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Meridian Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes, Remote Parking Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 years/160,000 km for EV battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 515 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Everest vs EV9 FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Kia EV9 better?
The Kia EV9 is stronger on paper with 380 hp, all-wheel drive, 505 km range and more boot space. The Ford Everest is better if price matters, as it costs RM102,280 less and still has seven seats.
What is the price difference?
The Kia EV9 costs RM102,280 more than the Ford Everest. That extra money buys electric drive, dual motors, all-wheel drive, 380 hp, a 99.8 kWh battery and a longer wheelbase.
Which SUV has more space?
The Kia EV9 has the space advantage on numbers: 5,015 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, a 3,100 mm wheelbase and 333 litres of boot space. The Ford Everest is shorter and narrower, but taller at 1,841 mm.