Verdict
The Kia EV9 costs RM39,780 more at RM368,668, but it is the clear choice for a seven-seat household: its 3,100 mm wheelbase is 235 mm longer than the XC60’s, and it has third-row air vents. Its 99.8 kWh battery delivers a claimed 505 km EV range, with 350 kW DC charging and 3.6 kW V2L. The Volvo XC60 is RM328,888, 198 kg lighter and has a larger 483-litre boot, but seats five. Pick it if five seats and a petrol-hybrid powertrain suit your routine better.
Pick the Kia EV9 if you need seven seats, a claimed 505 km electric range and 350 kW DC charging.
Pick the Volvo XC60 if five seats are enough and you want to spend RM39,780 less for a CKD petrol-hybrid SUV with a 483-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Kia EV9 RM368,668; Volvo XC60 RM328,888.
- Seating: Kia EV9 7 seats; Volvo XC60 5 seats.
- Length: Kia EV9 5,015 mm; Volvo XC60 4,708 mm.
- Wheelbase: Kia EV9 3,100 mm; Volvo XC60 2,865 mm.
- Boot space: Kia EV9 333 litres; Volvo XC60 483 litres.
- Kerb weight: Kia EV9 2,648 kg; Volvo XC60 2,450 kg.
EV9
- Seven seats with third-row air vents.
- 99.8 kWh battery and claimed 505 km EV range.
- 350 kW DC charging, 3.6 kW V2L and Remote Parking Assist.
- RM39,780 more expensive.
- 333-litre boot is 150 litres smaller.
- At 2,648 kg, it is 198 kg heavier.
XC60
- RM39,780 lower price and Malaysian CKD assembly.
- 483-litre boot is 150 litres larger.
- 246 hp petrol engine with MHEV assistance, plus a 71-litre fuel tank.
- Five seats versus the EV9’s seven.
- No stated EV range, AC/DC charging rate or V2L capability.
- No head-up display or Remote Parking Assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,668 | RM328,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM515 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 246 hp |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 380 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm✓ | 30 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 505 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,015 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 2,648 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 333 litres | 483 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R21 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R21 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) with FlexSteer adjustment (Comfort/Normal/Sport) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Automatic For Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats in Second and Third Row | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory and Massage Settings, Heating | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up | 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated 2-stage booster child seat cushions for the outer seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Sockets, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof and Rear Window Shades | Powered Sunshade for Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Meridian Sound System | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Parking Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 years/160,000 km for EV battery | — |
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.
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EV9 vs XC60 FAQ
Is the Kia EV9 or Volvo XC60 better?
The EV9 is better for a larger family, with seven seats, a 3,100 mm wheelbase and a claimed 505 km electric range. The XC60 is the better fit for five occupants wanting a lower RM328,888 entry price and a 483-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Kia EV9 costs RM368,668 and the Volvo XC60 costs RM328,888, so the EV9 carries a RM39,780 premium.
Which has the better long-distance energy provision?
The EV9 has a 99.8 kWh battery, claimed 505 km EV range, 11 kW AC charging and 350 kW DC charging. The XC60 uses a petrol-hybrid powertrain with a 71-litre fuel tank; no EV range or charging figures apply.