Kia EV9 vs Land Rover Defender

Kia EV9 Price starts at Rs. 1.30 Crore which is Rs. 32.90 Lakh costlier than base model of Defender priced at Rs. 97.00 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Defender (Diesel Model) is 14.01 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine. The Comparison Kia EV9 GT Line vs Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

EV9 vs Defender

Key Highlights EV9 GT LineDefender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
Engine Type ... Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
Motor Power 283 kW ...
Max Power 379bhp 626bhp
Range 561 km/charge ...
Charging Time 24Min-(10-80%)-350kW ...
Top Speed 200 Km/h 240 Km/h

EV9 vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia EV9 GT LineLand Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
Rating
2 reviews
53 reviews
Brand Name Kia Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.30 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 2.60 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement ... 4367 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 379bhp 626bhp
No Of Cylinders ... 8
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed ...
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Kia EV9 Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Tyre Size 275/ 50 R20 255/60 R20
Boot Space 333 Liters ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,51,285 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 5,03,731 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.12 Lakh EV9 Insurance Rs. 10.33 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Engine Type
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Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
Motor Power
283 kW
...
Engine Displacement
...
4367 cc
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
...
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
...
Max Power
379bhp
626bhp
Range
561 km/charge
...
Max Torque
700Nm
750Nm@6000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
...
8
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
...
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
...
2603 Kg
Turbo Charger
...
Twin
Regenerative Braking
...
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
...
Drive Mode Types
ECO | NORMAL | SPORT
...
Charging Time
24Min-(10-80%)-350kW
...
Fast Charging
...
Charging Port
CCS-II
...
Charging Time (D.C)
24Min-(10-80%)-350kW
...
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging
...
Vehicle to Load Charging
...

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.3 Sec
4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
...
90 Liters
Top Speed
200 Km/h
240 Km/h

Suspension Front
...
Suspension Rear
...
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
6.42 m
Tyre Size
275/ 50 R20
255/60 R20
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
...

Ventilated Seats
Rear Seat Headrest
4
...
Digital Cluster
...
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
...
Seating Capacity
6
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
333 Liters
...

Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wiper
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
5015*1980*1780 mm3
5018*2105*1967 mm3
Wheelbase
3100 mm
3022 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
228 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Battery Saver
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,Meridian Premium Sound System with 14 Speakers
...
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Rear
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
...
All
No of Speakers
14
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
3rd Row 50:50 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Dual Sunroof
Panoramic

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
3
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
10
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Drive Mode & Terrain Mode,Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold Function,Tire Mobility Kit (TMK),MCB (Multi Collision Brake),VSM (Vehicle Stability Management),ESS (Emergency Stop Signal),Safe Exit Warning
...
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
Speed Assist System
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
SOS Button
RSA
Live Location
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Digital Car Key
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
Live Weather
ECall And ICall
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates
  • Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast

Is Kia EV9 Better Than Land Rover Defender?

66% users have chosen Kia EV9 over Land Rover Defender in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 100 users have also rated Kia EV9 and Land Rover Defender on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Kia EV9 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety and features in your car. But Land Rover Defender is better on the grounds of comfort.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor EV9 Defender
Comfort 3.0 4.8
Safety 5.0 4.8
Features 5.0 4.7
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Which car is best between Kia EV9 vs Land Rover Defender?
As per the users experiences Kia EV9 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety and features in your car. But Defender is better on the grounds of comfort.
Which car is cheaper Kia EV9 vs Land Rover Defender?
The Kia EV9 is cheaper than Defender by Rs. 1.31 Crore.

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