Comparing 2026 S RWD vs 2026 Base (representative trims)
| Metric | Hyundai IONIQ 9 | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $58,955 | $99,990 |
| Pre-Owned Price | No meaningful used market yet | $89,000 - $98,000 |
| Destination | $1,600 | $0 |
| OTD (New) | $65,093 | $106,894 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | N/A | $95,245 - $104,785 |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 670 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 8.4 sec | 3.8 sec |
| Curb Weight | 5,507 lbs | 5,232 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 335 mi | 352 mi |
| Battery | 110.3 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS (+CCS incl) | NACS |
| DC Fast Charge | 350 kW | 250 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 24 min | 32 min |
| Onboard AC | 10.2 kW | 11.5 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 7.5 hrs | 6.8 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 9.7 hrs | 12.6 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Length | 199.2 in | 199.1 in |
| Width | 78 in | 78.7 in |
| Height | 70.5 in | 66.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in | 6.5 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 32 in | 32.3 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | Advanced L2 | L2+ Point-to-Point |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Hyundai HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist) | Tesla Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (optional) |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Wireless Apple CarPlay + Wireless Android Auto; ccNC; OTA updates | Tesla OS (no native CarPlay/Android Auto) |
| Center Display | 12.3" touchscreen | 17" center touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" digital cluster | 12.3" digital cluster |
| HUD | No | No |
| Other Displays | — | 8" rear touchscreen |
| Audio | Standard audio system | Premium audio (trim dependent) |
| Driver Profiles | Driver profiles + Hyundai Digital Key (trim/market dependent) | Driver profiles supported |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 1.8 cu ft | 6.5 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | 21.9 cu ft | N/A |
| Behind 2nd Row | 46.7 cu ft | 39.2 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 86.9 cu ft | 87.3 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Yes |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | 41 in | 39 in |
Pricing
MSRP
Hyundai IONIQ 9$58,955
Tesla Model X$99,990
Pre-Owned Price
Hyundai IONIQ 9No meaningful used market yet
Tesla Model X$89,000 - $98,000
Destination
Hyundai IONIQ 9$1,600
Tesla Model X$0
OTD (New)
Hyundai IONIQ 9$65,093
Tesla Model X$106,894
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Hyundai IONIQ 9N/A
Tesla Model X$95,245 - $104,785
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Hyundai IONIQ 9RWD
Tesla Model XAWD
Horsepower
Hyundai IONIQ 9215 hp
Tesla Model X670 hp
Torque
Hyundai IONIQ 9258 lb-ft
Tesla Model X590 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Hyundai IONIQ 98.4 sec
Tesla Model X3.8 sec
Curb Weight
Hyundai IONIQ 95,507 lbs
Tesla Model X5,232 lbs
Towing Capacity
Hyundai IONIQ 93,500 lbs
Tesla Model X5,000 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Hyundai IONIQ 9335 mi
Tesla Model X352 mi
Battery
Hyundai IONIQ 9110.3 kWh
Tesla Model X100 kWh
Charging Type
Hyundai IONIQ 9NACS (+CCS incl)
Tesla Model XNACS
DC Fast Charge
Hyundai IONIQ 9350 kW
Tesla Model X250 kW
DC 10–80%
Hyundai IONIQ 924 min
Tesla Model X32 min
Onboard AC
Hyundai IONIQ 910.2 kW
Tesla Model X11.5 kW
L2 10–80%
Hyundai IONIQ 97.5 hrs
Tesla Model X6.8 hrs
L2 10–100%
Hyundai IONIQ 99.7 hrs
Tesla Model X12.6 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Hyundai IONIQ 97
Tesla Model X5
Length
Hyundai IONIQ 9199.2 in
Tesla Model X199.1 in
Width
Hyundai IONIQ 978 in
Tesla Model X78.7 in
Height
Hyundai IONIQ 970.5 in
Tesla Model X66.1 in
Ground Clearance
Hyundai IONIQ 96.9 in
Tesla Model X6.5 in
3rd Row Legroom
Hyundai IONIQ 932 in
Tesla Model X32.3 in
3rd Row Headroom
Hyundai IONIQ 939.7 in
Tesla Model X37.2 in
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Hyundai IONIQ 9Advanced L2
Tesla Model XL2+ Point-to-Point
SAE Level
Hyundai IONIQ 92
Tesla Model X2
Self Driving System
Hyundai IONIQ 9Hyundai HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist)
Tesla Model XTesla Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (optional)
Infotainment
Car Software
Hyundai IONIQ 9Wireless Apple CarPlay + Wireless Android Auto; ccNC; OTA updates
Tesla Model XTesla OS (no native CarPlay/Android Auto)
Center Display
Hyundai IONIQ 912.3" touchscreen
Tesla Model X17" center touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Hyundai IONIQ 912.3" digital cluster
Tesla Model X12.3" digital cluster
HUD
Hyundai IONIQ 9No
Tesla Model XNo
Other Displays
Hyundai IONIQ 9—
Tesla Model X8" rear touchscreen
Audio
Hyundai IONIQ 9Standard audio system
Tesla Model XPremium audio (trim dependent)
Driver Profiles
Hyundai IONIQ 9Driver profiles + Hyundai Digital Key (trim/market dependent)
Tesla Model XDriver profiles supported
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Hyundai IONIQ 91.8 cu ft
Tesla Model X6.5 cu ft
Behind 3rd Row
Hyundai IONIQ 921.9 cu ft
Tesla Model XN/A
Behind 2nd Row
Hyundai IONIQ 946.7 cu ft
Tesla Model X39.2 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Hyundai IONIQ 986.9 cu ft
Tesla Model X87.3 cu ft
Fold Flat
Hyundai IONIQ 9Yes
Tesla Model XYes
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Hyundai IONIQ 941 in
Tesla Model X39 in