Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | |
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| Model alias | - | iX3 (NA5) |
| Trim | Light RWD | 50 xDrive |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 54,900 (USA, Jul 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) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Panthera Metal Glacial White Pearl Ivory Silver Ebony Black | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey | Vivid Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 7 | 5 |
| Length | 197.2 in 5009 mm | 188.3 in 4782 mm |
| Width | - | 74.6 in 1895 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.4 in 2093 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1979 mm | - |
| Height | 68.9 in 1750 mm | 64.4 in 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in 3099 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm |
| Front track | 67.0 in 1702 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 67.5 in 1714 mm | 64.3 in 1633 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.3 in 871 mm | 35.2 in 895 mm |
| Rear overhang | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Approach angle | 20 ° | 18.6 ° |
| Departure angle | 22.8 ° | 20.2 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 15.9 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Clearance | 7.0 in 178 mm | 6.9 in 176 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.6 in 1031 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 38.5 in 979 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in 1565 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 59.4 in 1509 mm | 58.8 in 1494 mm |
| Rear hip room | 57.9 in 1471 mm | 57.2 in 1452 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in 1052 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 42.8 in 1087 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 4497.0 l 158.81 ft3 4.50 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 572.0 l 20.20 ft3 0.57 m3 | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2314.0 l 81.72 ft3 2.31 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 90.6 l 3.20 ft3 0.09 m3 | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5108.11 lb 2317 kg | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.6 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.4 % |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1307.34 lb 593 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | 6415.45 lb 2910 kg | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg |
| Towing capacity | 2001.8 lb 908 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Pass-by noise - 65 dB |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company | BMW Group |
| Model | - | HD1002N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4400 - 9000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4200 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW Group |
| Model | - | HF1001N0 |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4607 rpm |
| Torque | - | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 4607 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | System power-to-weight ratio - 6.6 kg/kW Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.20 s | 4.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.70 s | 6.70 s |
| Additional information | with 1-ft rollout - 7.4 s 19-44 mph - 2.9 s 37-62 mph - 4.5 s 50-75 mph - 6.0 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 230.5 mi / 371.0 km | EPA, CMB: 400.2 mi / 644.0 km WLTP, CMB: 421.9 mi / 679.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 88 MPGe EPA, HWY: 76 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.4 kWh/100 km |
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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.93 | 2.8 |
| Additional information | Power assisted | EPS with Servotronic |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 13.16 | 9.606 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.801 |
| Additional information | Rack-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | - |
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 | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Five-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.2 in 360 mm | 13.0 in 330 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 8.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/60R19 | 255/45R20 105W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 76.1 kWh | 108.7 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 120.6 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Group | EVE Energy |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 632 V | 698.9 V |
| Energy density | 200.7 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1021.4 lb 463.3 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery pre-conditioning | - |
| Additional information | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
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 |
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 11 kW DC 400 kW AC 11 kW DC 400 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, 0:20 DC 50 kW, 1:03 AC 11 kW, 6:45 | DC 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 kW, 5:45 AC 11 kW, 11:00 |
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) | - |
| 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive |