Kia EV9 vs Cadillac Escalade
Kia EV9
$71,900
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Kia EV9 vs Cadillac Escalade. Kia EV9 offers the strongest value on price. Kia EV9 leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Kia EV9
Best Value
Kia EV9
Fuel Economy
Kia EV9
Performance
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
4.9/10Visual Comparison
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Kia EV9
$71,900
Rating: 4.9/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Kia EV9 |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | EV9 | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | — |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $71,900 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $71,900 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $70,200 | $121,000 |
| Engine | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motors | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 379 hp | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft (with Boost Mode) | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 sec (0-60 mph) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric (EV) | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 82 MPGe Combined / 280 miles Range | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 280 miles EPA | N/A |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi (Zero Emissions) | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 99.8 kWh Lithium-ion | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | 800V DC Fast Charge (10-80% in 24 min @ 350 kW) | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.9/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 1240 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | Top Safety Pick+ | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.4 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Brisk 4.5-second 0-60 mph acceleration with 516 lb-ft Boost Mode torque; Ultra-fast 800V charging system (10-80% in 24 m... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Heavy curb weight at 5,851 lbs; Range of 280 miles is slightly lower than non-AWD or smaller-wheeled trims; At $71,900 M... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
