Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD
- 2016 Tesla Model X 90D
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 | 2016 Tesla Model X 90D | |
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| Trim | Light RWD | 90D |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2016 (MY16) |
| 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 | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Panthera Metal Glacial White Pearl Ivory Silver Ebony Black | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Silver Metallic Solid Black Solid White Titanium Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey | Black Tan White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 7 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 197.2 in 5009 mm | 198.3 in 5037 mm |
| Width | - | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1979 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 68.9 in 1750 mm | 66.0 in 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in 3099 mm | 116.7 in 2964 mm |
| Front track | 67.0 in 1702 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 67.5 in 1714 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.3 in 871 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 40.9 in 1039 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 20 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 22.8 ° | - |
| Clearance | 7.0 in 178 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 5.4 in 137 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 8.3 in 211 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 60.7 in 1542 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Front hip room | 59.4 in 1509 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Rear hip room | 57.9 in 1471 mm | 59.0 in 1498 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in 1052 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear legroom | 42.8 in 1087 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Passenger volume | 4497.0 l 158.81 ft3 4.50 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 572.0 l 20.20 ft3 0.57 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2314.0 l 81.72 ft3 2.31 m3 | 2299.5 l 81.21 ft3 2.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 90.6 l 3.20 ft3 0.09 m3 | 187.0 l 6.60 ft3 0.19 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5108.11 lb 2317 kg | 5266.84 lb 2389 kg |
| Payload | 1307.34 lb 593 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6415.45 lb 2910 kg | 6657.96 lb 3020 kg |
| Towing capacity | 2001.8 lb 908 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5 seat vehicles Rear volume 6 seat vehicles: 2002 l Cargo volume 6 seat vehicles: 2189 l Rear volume 7 seat vehicle: 2166 l Cargo volume 7 seat vehicles: 2353 l |
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) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4400 - 9000 rpm | 6100 - 6800 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4200 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6100 - 6800 rpm |
| Torque | - | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor |
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 | 386 kW 517.6 hp 524.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.20 s | 5.00 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.70 s | 4.80 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 | NEDC, CMB: 303.9 mi / 489.0 km EPA, CMB: 257.2 mi / 414.0 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 | EPA, CTY: 37 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 94 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 92 MPGe EPA, HWY: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 90 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.4 m 40.68 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.93 | 2.6 |
| 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 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 13.16 | 9.325 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.325 |
| 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 | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers |
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 | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 9Jx20 ET35 9Jx20 ET35 9.5Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET35 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/60R19 | 255/45R20 105Y 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110Y 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 76.1 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 120.6 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Group | Panasonic |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 16 |
| 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 | - | 7104 |
| Battery voltage | 632 V | 350 V |
| Energy density | 200.7 Wh/kg | 243 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 | 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 | - |
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 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 1.44 kW AC 1.92 kW AC 2.88 kW AC 3.84 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 17.28 kW DC 72 kW DC 145 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 145 kW, 0:36-0:45 DC 72 kW, 1:00-1:15 AC 17.28 kW, 5:13-7:49 AC 9.6 kW, 9:23 AC 5.76 kW, 15:38 AC 3.84 kW, 23:26 AC 2.88 kW, 31:15 AC 1.92 kW, 46:53 AC 1.44 kW, 62:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 12V power outlet (S) Center console for second row passengers (O) Glass panoramic windshield (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adaptive cruise control (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) 2 x Carbon air purification filters (O) Collision warning system (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Front and rear autopilot camera and radar (S) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Headlight control (O) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (O) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane departure warning system (O) LATCH system (S) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Overtaking sensor (S) Parking and assistance (O) Parking assistance (S) Parking distance sensors (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) Side autopilot radar (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traction control (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 17-inch touchscreen display (S) Amplifier (O) Digital signal processing (O) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) MP3 player (S) Quick connection phone dock (O) Remote audio controls (S) Satellite radio (O) 9 x speakers, 240-watt (S) 17 x speakers, custom audio system (O) Trip Computer (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning (O) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (O) Alloy and leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (O) De-Ice for the windscreen wiper (O) Falcon Wing doos (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Remote trunk/hatch release (S) Self-presenting door (O) Wiper blade defrosters (S) Automatic rear view mirror (S) Driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) Cargo area light (S) Daytime running lights (S) Front and rear reading lights (S) Front fog lights (O) LED headlights (S) Soft LED ambient interior lighting (O) Alloy and leather accents (O) Alloy and wood accents (S) Carbon fiber decor (O) Figured ash wood decor (O) Glossy obeche wood decor (O) Leather (O) Matte obeche wood decor (O) Premium cloth (S) Synthetic suede (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops |
| 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD | 2016 Tesla Model X 90D |