Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV9 Light Long Range RWD
- 2024 Tesla Model X
- 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 KIA EV9 Light Long Range RWD | 2024 Tesla Model X | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited RWD | |
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| Trim | Light Long Range RWD | - | Limited RWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2024 (MY24) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 57,900 (USA, Jul 2025) | - | USD 54,300 (USA, Jun 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) | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Extruded aluminium with boron steel | Advanced High-Strength Steel High tensile strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Panthera Metal Glacial White Pearl Ivory Silver Ebony Black | Deep Blue Metallic Lunar Silver Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Stealth Gray | Abyss Black Cyber Gray Atlas White Digital Teal Lucid Blue Atlas White Matte Ecotronic Gray Matte Gravity Gold Matte Sage Silver Matte Ultimate Red Cosmic Blue Pearl |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey | Black Cream Black and White | Black Gray Dark Green |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 7 / 6 | 5 / 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 197.2 in 5009 mm | 199.1 in 5057 mm | 183.3 in 4656 mm |
| Width | - | 78.7 in 1999 mm | 74.4 in 1890 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 89.4 in 2271 mm | 84.7 in 2152 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1979 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm | - |
| Height | 68.9 in 1750 mm | 66.1 in 1680 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in 3099 mm | 116.7 in 2965 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 67.0 in 1702 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm | 64.6 in 1641 mm |
| Rear track | 67.5 in 1714 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 65.0 in 1651 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.3 in 871 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm | 34.1 in 866 mm |
| Rear overhang | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 43.5 in 1104 mm | 33.1 in 841 mm |
| Approach angle | 20 ° | - | 17.5 ° |
| Departure angle | 22.8 ° | - | 25.4 ° |
| Clearance | 7.0 in 178 mm | - | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 5.7 in 146 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | - | 8.1 in 206 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 41.0 in 1042 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 60.7 in 1543 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | 56.9 in 1446 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Front hip room | 59.4 in 1509 mm | 55.7 in 1414 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Rear hip room | 57.9 in 1471 mm | 58.9 in 1496 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in 1052 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 42.8 in 1087 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Passenger volume | 4497.0 l 158.81 ft3 4.50 m3 | - | 3015.0 l 106.47 ft3 3.02 m3 |
| Total volume | 4540.0 l 160.33 ft3 4.54 m3 | 2614.0 l 92.31 ft3 2.61 m3 | 3760.0 l 132.78 ft3 3.76 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 572.0 l 20.20 ft3 0.57 m3 | 425.0 l 15.01 ft3 0.42 m3 | 745.0 l 26.31 ft3 0.74 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2314.0 l 81.72 ft3 2.31 m3 | 2431.0 l 85.85 ft3 2.43 m3 | 1655.0 l 58.45 ft3 1.66 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 90.6 l 3.20 ft3 0.09 m3 | 183.0 l 6.46 ft3 0.18 m3 | 24.0 l 0.85 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5326.37 lb 2416 kg | 5231.57 lb 2373 kg | 4552.55 lb 2065 kg |
| Payload | 1351.43 lb 613 kg | 1294.11 lb 587 kg | 1091.29 lb 495 kg |
| GVWR | 6677.8 lb 3029 kg | 6525.68 lb 2960 kg | 5643.83 lb 2560 kg |
| Towing capacity | 2001.8 lb 908 kg | 3999.19 lb 1814 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.282 Cd |
| Additional information | - | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5-seat vehicles | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company | Tesla | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4200 - 8000 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | - | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4000 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | Eco Normal Sport Snow |
| Additional information | - | A 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 | - | Tesla | - |
| Motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location | - | Front | - |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | - |
| Additional features | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance 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 | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps |
| Total system torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | - | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 149.1 mph 240.0 km/h | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | - | 7.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 8.80 s | 3.80 s | - |
| Additional information | with 1-ft rollout - 8.5 s 19-44 mph - 3.2 s 37-62 mph - 5.2 s 50-75 mph - 7.1 s | 20" variant - 240 km/h 22" variant - 250 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km | EPA, CMB: 335.0 mi / 539.1 km | EPA, CMB: 318.0 mi / 511.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 78 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 104 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 100 MPGe EPA, HWY: 96 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, HWY: 100 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | 12 m 39.37 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.93 | 2.33 | 2.67 |
| Additional information | Power assisted | - | - |
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 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 13.16 | 9.04 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 7.56 | - |
| Additional information | Rack-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | - | Gear Ratio - 2.263 Final Gear Ratio - 4.706 |
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 Adaptive Damper Double wishbone Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Adaptive Damper Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Air springs | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.2 in 360 mm | 15.6 in 395 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.3 in 32 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 28 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 | 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/60R19 | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W | 235/55R19 105W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 99.8 kWh | 100 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Group | Panasonic | Hyundai Mobis |
| Model | - | NCR18650A | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | - |
| Number of cells | - | 8256 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - | - |
| Number of modules | - | 16 | - |
| Battery voltage | 552 V | 407 V | 697 V |
| Energy density | 263.3 Wh/kg | 243 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1226.87 lb 556.5 kg | - | 1051.6 lb 477 kg |
| Location | 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 | - |
| 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 | - | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support |
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 | NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW | AC 7.4 kW AC 16.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 10.9 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 250 kW, 0:20 AC 10.9 kW, 7:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | - | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2026 KIA EV9 Light Long Range RWD | 2024 Tesla Model X | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited RWD |