Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Nissan Ariya
Static side-by-side comparison using range, charging, value, efficiency, performance, and utility metrics.
Kia EV9: 4.8 Nissan Ariya: 2.4
Spec matrix
Specs comparison
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | — |
| Range | 305 mi (EPA) | 289 mi (EPA) |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 98 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 178 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 113 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 194 $/mi | — |
| 0–60 mph | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Cargo | — | — |
| Tow rating | — | — |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV9 if you want the longer rated range (305 mi vs 289 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 35 min).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (4.8 vs 2.4).
Kia EV9
4.8
Nissan Ariya
2.4
Best for X
Best for range
Kia EV9
305
Best for charging speed
Kia EV9
24
Best for value
Kia EV9
194.1
Best for performance
—
Insufficient data
Best for utility
Kia EV9
70 utility index
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