Comparing 2026 Light RWD vs 2026 Base (representative trims)
| Metric | Kia EV9 | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $54,900 | $99,990 |
| Pre-Owned Price | $34,000 - $40,000 | $89,000 - $98,000 |
| Destination | $1,645 | $0 |
| OTD (New) | $60,843 | $106,894 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | $36,945 - $43,305 | $95,245 - $104,785 |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 670 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 sec | 3.8 sec |
| Curb Weight | 5,093 lbs | 5,232 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 230 mi | 352 mi |
| Battery | 76.1 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS (+CCS adpt) | NACS |
| DC Fast Charge | 235 kW | 250 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 20 min | 32 min |
| Onboard AC | 10.9 kW | 11.5 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 5.3 hrs | 6.8 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 6.5 hrs | 12.6 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Length | 197.2 in | 199.1 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 78.7 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 66.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in | 6.5 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 30.8 in | 32.3 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 39.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | Advanced L2 | L2+ Point-to-Point |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist) | Tesla Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (optional) |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment | Tesla OS (no native CarPlay/Android Auto) |
| Center Display | 12.3" touchscreen w/ nav | 17" center touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" digital cluster | 12.3" digital cluster |
| HUD | No | No |
| Other Displays | 5.3" HVAC display | 8" rear touchscreen |
| Audio | 8-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line) | Premium audio (trim dependent) |
| Driver Profiles | Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings) | Driver profiles supported |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 1.8 cu ft | 6.5 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | 20.2 cu ft | N/A |
| Behind 2nd Row | 43.5 cu ft | 39.2 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 81.7 cu ft | 87.3 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Yes |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | 41.5 in | 39 in |
Pricing
MSRP
Kia EV9$54,900
Tesla Model X$99,990
Pre-Owned Price
Kia EV9$34,000 - $40,000
Tesla Model X$89,000 - $98,000
Destination
Kia EV9$1,645
Tesla Model X$0
OTD (New)
Kia EV9$60,843
Tesla Model X$106,894
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Kia EV9$36,945 - $43,305
Tesla Model X$95,245 - $104,785
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Kia EV9RWD
Tesla Model XAWD
Horsepower
Kia EV9215 hp
Tesla Model X670 hp
Torque
Kia EV9258 lb-ft
Tesla Model X590 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Kia EV97.7 sec
Tesla Model X3.8 sec
Curb Weight
Kia EV95,093 lbs
Tesla Model X5,232 lbs
Towing Capacity
Kia EV92,000 lbs
Tesla Model X5,000 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Kia EV9230 mi
Tesla Model X352 mi
Battery
Kia EV976.1 kWh
Tesla Model X100 kWh
Charging Type
Kia EV9NACS (+CCS adpt)
Tesla Model XNACS
DC Fast Charge
Kia EV9235 kW
Tesla Model X250 kW
DC 10–80%
Kia EV920 min
Tesla Model X32 min
Onboard AC
Kia EV910.9 kW
Tesla Model X11.5 kW
L2 10–80%
Kia EV95.3 hrs
Tesla Model X6.8 hrs
L2 10–100%
Kia EV96.5 hrs
Tesla Model X12.6 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Kia EV97
Tesla Model X5
Length
Kia EV9197.2 in
Tesla Model X199.1 in
Width
Kia EV977.9 in
Tesla Model X78.7 in
Height
Kia EV968.9 in
Tesla Model X66.1 in
Ground Clearance
Kia EV97 in
Tesla Model X6.5 in
3rd Row Legroom
Kia EV930.8 in
Tesla Model X32.3 in
3rd Row Headroom
Kia EV939.5 in
Tesla Model X37.2 in
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Kia EV9Advanced L2
Tesla Model XL2+ Point-to-Point
SAE Level
Kia EV92
Tesla Model X2
Self Driving System
Kia EV9Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist)
Tesla Model XTesla Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (optional)
Infotainment
Car Software
Kia EV9Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment
Tesla Model XTesla OS (no native CarPlay/Android Auto)
Center Display
Kia EV912.3" touchscreen w/ nav
Tesla Model X17" center touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Kia EV912.3" digital cluster
Tesla Model X12.3" digital cluster
HUD
Kia EV9No
Tesla Model XNo
Other Displays
Kia EV95.3" HVAC display
Tesla Model X8" rear touchscreen
Audio
Kia EV98-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line)
Tesla Model XPremium audio (trim dependent)
Driver Profiles
Kia EV9Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings)
Tesla Model XDriver profiles supported
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Kia EV91.8 cu ft
Tesla Model X6.5 cu ft
Behind 3rd Row
Kia EV920.2 cu ft
Tesla Model XN/A
Behind 2nd Row
Kia EV943.5 cu ft
Tesla Model X39.2 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Kia EV981.7 cu ft
Tesla Model X87.3 cu ft
Fold Flat
Kia EV9Yes
Tesla Model XYes
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Kia EV941.5 in
Tesla Model X39 in