Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV9 Wind AWD
- 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD
- 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD SE
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 KIA EV9 Wind AWD | 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD SE | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | |
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| Trim | Wind AWD | 81.4 kWh FWD | AWD SE | Premium AWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | Europe | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 63,900 (USA, Jul 2025) | EUR 45,990 (DE, Sep 2025) GBP 39,295 (UK, Sep 2025) | USD 62,765 (USA, Jul 2025) | USD 48,990 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Panthera Metal Glacial White Pearl Ivory Silver Ebony Black Ocean Blue | Frost Blue Fusion Black Iceberg Green Iceberg Green Matte Magma Red Ivory Silver Dark Ocean Blue Gravity Gray Snow White Pearl | Abyss Black Pearl Cyber Gray Metallic Snow White Pearl Cosmic Blue Pearl | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey Light Grey | Onyx Black | Black Grey | Black White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 197.2 in 5009 mm | 181.5 in 4610 mm | 199.2 in 5060 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm |
| Width | - | 73.8 in 1875 mm | - | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | - | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1979 mm | - | 78.0 in 1980 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 68.9 in 1750 mm | 65.9 in 1675 mm | 70.5 in 1790 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in 3099 mm | 108.3 in 2750 mm | 123.2 in 3130 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 67.0 in 1702 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 67.0 in 1702 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 67.5 in 1714 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 67.5 in 1714 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.3 in 871 mm | 35.8 in 910 mm | 34.6 in 880 mm | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 37.4 in 950 mm | 41.3 in 1050 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Approach angle | 20 ° | - | 20.1 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 22.8 ° | - | 22.9 ° | - |
| Clearance | 7.8 in 198 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm | 6.9 in 174 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | - | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 42.3 in 1075 mm | 41.5 in 1055 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.8 in 985 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.0 in 1042 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | 59.4 in 1509 mm | 53.6 in 1362 mm | 58.8 in 1493 mm | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | 57.9 in 1471 mm | 53.2 in 1352 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in 1052 mm | 44.0 in 1117 mm | 41.4 in 1052 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 42.8 in 1087 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 42.8 in 1086 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Passenger volume | 4497.0 l 158.81 ft3 4.50 m3 | - | 4631.0 l 163.54 ft3 4.63 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 4540.0 l 160.33 ft3 4.54 m3 | - | 5251.0 l 185.44 ft3 5.25 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 572.0 l 20.20 ft3 0.57 m3 | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2314.0 l 81.72 ft3 2.31 m3 | 1650.0 l 58.27 ft3 1.65 m3 | 2494.0 l 88.07 ft3 2.49 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 51.0 l 1.80 ft3 0.05 m3 | 44.4 l 1.57 ft3 0.04 m3 | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5714.38 lb 2592 kg | 4561.36 lb 2069 kg | 5747.45 lb 2607 kg | 4396.02 lb 1994 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2976.24 lb 1350 kg | - | - |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3207.73 lb 1455 kg | - | - |
| Roof load | - | 220.46 lb 100 kg | - | - |
| Payload | 1472.69 lb 668 kg | 1126.56 lb 511 kg | 1435.21 lb 651 kg | - |
| GVWR | 7187.07 lb 3260 kg | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg | - | - |
| Towing capacity | 3498.74 lb 1587 kg | - | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2645.55 lb 1200 kg | - | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.3 Cd | 0.269 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | - | 64 dB | Trunk volume behind the 2nd row of seats - 908 l Max trunk volume (6-seat) - 2494 l Max trunk volume (7-seat) - 2419 l | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company | - | Hyundai Motor Company | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | - | 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 400 V | - | 320 V |
| Power | 141 kW 189.5 hp 192.1 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4000 - 7800 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm | - | 5400 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3800 rpm | 5000 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive | - | - |
| Additional information | - | i-Pedal 3.0 system | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company | - | Hyundai Motor Company | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | - | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | - | 320 V |
| Power | 141 kW 189.5 hp 192.1 ps | - | 70 kW 93.9 hp 95.2 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4000 - 7800 rpm | - | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | - | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3800 rpm | - | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | - | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 282 kW 379.0 hp 384.2 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 700 Nm 71.4 kgm 516.3 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 605 Nm 61.7 kgm 446.2 ft-lb | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.00 s | 8.40 s | 6.70 s | 4.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.70 s | - | - | 4.60 s |
| Additional information | with Boost - 5.0 s with 1-ft rollout - 5.4 s with 1-ft rollout + Boost - 4.7 s 19-44 mph - 2.2 s / 1.9 s (FoD) 37-62 mph - 3.1 s / 2.8 s (FoD) 50-75 mph - 3.8 s / 3.7 s (FoD) | - | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 283.3 mi / 456.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 448.6 mi / 722.0 km WLTP, CTY: 456.7 mi / 735.0 km WLTP, CTY: 466.0 mi / 750.0 km WLTP, CMB: 313.8 mi / 505.0 km WLTP, CMB: 323.1 mi / 520.0 km WLTP, CMB: 329.3 mi / 530.0 km | EPA, CMB: 320.0 mi / 515.0 km WLTP, CMB: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km | EPA, CMB: 311.0 mi / 500.5 km WLTP, CMB: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP, CMB: 364.1 mi / 586.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 94 MPGe EPA, CMB: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 75 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.8 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 98 MPGe EPA, CMB: 88 MPGe EPA, HWY: 78 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 20.2 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.3 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 11.72 m 38.45 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.93 | 2.43 | 2.93 | 2.4 |
| Additional information | Power assisted | - | Power assisted column-mounted | Speed sensitive steering |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 13.16 | 11.55 | 13.16 | 9.1 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 10.65 | - | 10.65 | - |
| Additional information | Rack-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | - | HTRAC All Wheel Drive | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Double wishbone | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Double wishbone Gas Damper | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent 4-link | Independent Multi-link Gas Damper | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.2 in 360 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm | 14.2 in 360 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.2 in 30 mm | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.5 in 12 mm | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | - | ABS with EBD Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) Active Hydraulic Booster (Regenerative Brake) Regenerative brake control paddles | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 7.5Jx18 ET51 8Jx19 ET54 | 8Jx19 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/60R19 | 235/60R18 107V 235/55R19 105V | 255/60R19 | 255/45R19 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 99.8 kWh | 81.4 kWh | 110.3 kWh | 78.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | - | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Group | - | Hyundai Motor Group | Panasonic (US) and LG (EU) |
| Model | - | - | - | NCR21700A (US) and 4680 NMC955 (EU) |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | - | - | 504 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | - | - | Cylindrical |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 552 V | 343 V | 610 V | 345 V |
| Energy density | 263.3 Wh/kg | - | - | - |
| Weight | 1226.87 lb 556.5 kg | 1064.17 lb 482.7 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery pre-conditioning | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery pre-conditioning | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 2 CCS2 | NACS | Type 2 CCS2 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.9 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW | AC 11 kW DC 128 kW | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 350 kW, 0:24 DC 50 kW, 1:23 AC 11 kW, 8:45 | DC 150 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 7:20 | DC 350 kW, 0:24 DC 50 kW, 1:49 AC 11 kW, 9:24 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | - | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) Center console with extended storage (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2026 KIA EV9 Wind AWD | 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD SE | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD |