VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended vs Kia EV9 Long Range AWD

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Kia EV9 Long Range AWD 5.3 s Runner-up: 6.5 s
Range winner VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended 531 km Runner-up: 490 km
Power winner VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended 402 hp Runner-up: 384 hp
Cargo winner Kia EV9 Long Range AWD 828 L Runner-up: 610 L
Price winner Kia EV9 Long Range AWD $57,200 Runner-up: $69,000

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended against the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.3 seconds, compared with 6.5 seconds for 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended. 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended has the higher listed output at 402 hp; 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD is rated at 384 hp, a difference of 18 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended at 620 Nm and 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD at 600 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended carries the longer listed range at 531 km, against 490 km for 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 19.2 kWh/100km; 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended is listed at 23.2 kWh/100km. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 258 kW, compared with 230 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 828 litres versus 610 litres, a difference of 218 litres. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 2,500 kg. 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended is 110 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the lower listed starting price at $57,200, compared with $69,000 for 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended2024 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD2026
Performance
0-100 km/h6.5 s5.3 s
Top Speed200 km/h185 km/h
Power402 hp384 hp
Torque620 Nm600 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range531 km490 km
Battery123 kWh99.8 kWh
Efficiency23.2 kWh/100km19.2 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging230 kW258 kW
Size & Capacity
Length5,120 mm5,010 mm
Ground Clearance190 mm178 mm
Cargo610 L828 L
Curb Weight2,816 kg2,614 kg
Towing2,500 kg2,500 kg
Seats77
Turning Circle13.0 m12.4 m
Starting MSRP$69,000$57,200

VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended vs Kia EV9 Long Range AWD questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended or the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD?

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.3 seconds, versus 6.5 seconds for 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended or the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD?

2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended has the higher listed top speed at 200 km/h (124 mph), compared with 185 km/h (115 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended or the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD?

2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended has more power at 402 hp, a 18 hp advantage over 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD.

Which has more range, the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended or the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD?

2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended has the longer listed range at 531 km (330 miles), versus 490 km (304 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended or the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD?

2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended has the larger listed battery at 123.0 kWh, compared with 99.8 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended or the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD?

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has more listed cargo space at 828 litres (29.2 cu ft), versus 610 litres (21.5 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended or the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD?

Both cars have the same listed towing capacity of 2,500 kg (5,512 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended or the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD?

2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended is heavier at 2,816 kg (6,208 lb), while 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD is listed at 2,614 kg (5,763 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended or the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD?

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $57,200 USD, compared with $69,000 USD for 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended or the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD?

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.