Kia EV9 vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification Kia EV9 Cadillac Escalade
Brand Kia Cadillac
Model EV9 Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type Ev
Body Style SUV SUV

Pricing

Specification Kia EV9 Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $71,900 $123,295
MSRP $71,900 $123,295
Dealer Price $70,200 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification Kia EV9 Cadillac Escalade
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 Economy

Specification Kia EV9 Cadillac Escalade
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

Ratings

Specification Kia EV9 Cadillac Escalade
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

Verdict

Specification Kia EV9 Cadillac Escalade
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...