Comparing 2026 S RWD vs 2026 Light RWD (representative trims)
| Metric | Hyundai IONIQ 9 | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $58,955 | $54,900 |
| Pre-Owned Price | No meaningful used market yet | $34,000 - $40,000 |
| Destination | $1,600 | $1,645 |
| OTD (New) | $65,093 | $60,843 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | N/A | $36,945 - $43,305 |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 8.4 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Curb Weight | 5,507 lbs | 5,093 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 335 mi | 230 mi |
| Battery | 110.3 kWh | 76.1 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS (+CCS incl) | NACS (+CCS adpt) |
| DC Fast Charge | 350 kW | 235 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 24 min | 20 min |
| Onboard AC | 10.2 kW | 10.9 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 7.5 hrs | 5.3 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 9.7 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 199.2 in | 197.2 in |
| Width | 78 in | 77.9 in |
| Height | 70.5 in | 68.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in | 7 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 32 in | 30.8 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 39.7 in | 39.5 in |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | Advanced L2 | Advanced L2 |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Hyundai HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist) | Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist) |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Wireless Apple CarPlay + Wireless Android Auto; ccNC; OTA updates | Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment |
| Center Display | 12.3" touchscreen | 12.3" touchscreen w/ nav |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" digital cluster | 12.3" digital cluster |
| HUD | No | No |
| Other Displays | — | 5.3" HVAC display |
| Audio | Standard audio system | 8-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line) |
| Driver Profiles | Driver profiles + Hyundai Digital Key (trim/market dependent) | Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings) |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 1.8 cu ft | 1.8 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | 21.9 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | 46.7 cu ft | 43.5 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 86.9 cu ft | 81.7 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Yes |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | 41 in | 41.5 in |
Pricing
MSRP
Hyundai IONIQ 9$58,955
Kia EV9$54,900
Pre-Owned Price
Hyundai IONIQ 9No meaningful used market yet
Kia EV9$34,000 - $40,000
Destination
Hyundai IONIQ 9$1,600
Kia EV9$1,645
OTD (New)
Hyundai IONIQ 9$65,093
Kia EV9$60,843
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Hyundai IONIQ 9N/A
Kia EV9$36,945 - $43,305
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Hyundai IONIQ 9RWD
Kia EV9RWD
Horsepower
Hyundai IONIQ 9215 hp
Kia EV9215 hp
Torque
Hyundai IONIQ 9258 lb-ft
Kia EV9258 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Hyundai IONIQ 98.4 sec
Kia EV97.7 sec
Curb Weight
Hyundai IONIQ 95,507 lbs
Kia EV95,093 lbs
Towing Capacity
Hyundai IONIQ 93,500 lbs
Kia EV92,000 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Hyundai IONIQ 9335 mi
Kia EV9230 mi
Battery
Hyundai IONIQ 9110.3 kWh
Kia EV976.1 kWh
Charging Type
Hyundai IONIQ 9NACS (+CCS incl)
Kia EV9NACS (+CCS adpt)
DC Fast Charge
Hyundai IONIQ 9350 kW
Kia EV9235 kW
DC 10–80%
Hyundai IONIQ 924 min
Kia EV920 min
Onboard AC
Hyundai IONIQ 910.2 kW
Kia EV910.9 kW
L2 10–80%
Hyundai IONIQ 97.5 hrs
Kia EV95.3 hrs
L2 10–100%
Hyundai IONIQ 99.7 hrs
Kia EV96.5 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Hyundai IONIQ 97
Kia EV97
Length
Hyundai IONIQ 9199.2 in
Kia EV9197.2 in
Width
Hyundai IONIQ 978 in
Kia EV977.9 in
Height
Hyundai IONIQ 970.5 in
Kia EV968.9 in
Ground Clearance
Hyundai IONIQ 96.9 in
Kia EV97 in
3rd Row Legroom
Hyundai IONIQ 932 in
Kia EV930.8 in
3rd Row Headroom
Hyundai IONIQ 939.7 in
Kia EV939.5 in
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Hyundai IONIQ 9Advanced L2
Kia EV9Advanced L2
SAE Level
Hyundai IONIQ 92
Kia EV92
Self Driving System
Hyundai IONIQ 9Hyundai HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist)
Kia EV9Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist)
Infotainment
Car Software
Hyundai IONIQ 9Wireless Apple CarPlay + Wireless Android Auto; ccNC; OTA updates
Kia EV9Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment
Center Display
Hyundai IONIQ 912.3" touchscreen
Kia EV912.3" touchscreen w/ nav
Gauge Cluster
Hyundai IONIQ 912.3" digital cluster
Kia EV912.3" digital cluster
HUD
Hyundai IONIQ 9No
Kia EV9No
Other Displays
Hyundai IONIQ 9—
Kia EV95.3" HVAC display
Audio
Hyundai IONIQ 9Standard audio system
Kia EV98-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line)
Driver Profiles
Hyundai IONIQ 9Driver profiles + Hyundai Digital Key (trim/market dependent)
Kia EV9Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings)
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Hyundai IONIQ 91.8 cu ft
Kia EV91.8 cu ft
Behind 3rd Row
Hyundai IONIQ 921.9 cu ft
Kia EV920.2 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row
Hyundai IONIQ 946.7 cu ft
Kia EV943.5 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Hyundai IONIQ 986.9 cu ft
Kia EV981.7 cu ft
Fold Flat
Hyundai IONIQ 9Yes
Kia EV9Yes
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Hyundai IONIQ 941 in
Kia EV941.5 in