Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Kia EV9
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Acura ZDX 313 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $64,500 vs $59,200
Faster charging Kia EV9 34 min vs 24 min
Weighted profile Acura ZDX 5.5 vs 4.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Acura ZDX
313 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $206/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
Acura ZDX
374 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Acura ZDX
96.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $59,200 |
| Range | 313 mi | 305 mi |
| Efficiency | 374 Wh/mi • 2.67 mi/kWh | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh | 98 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 190 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 24 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73 | 82.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 89 mi | 113 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi | 194 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft | 12 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 1,984 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Acura ZDX if you want the longer rated range (313 mi vs 305 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 34 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $206/mi).
Weighted verdict
Acura ZDX has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).
Acura ZDX5.5 Kia EV94.5 190 kW34 min 150 kW24 min
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