Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Kia EV9
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $50,900 vs $59,200
Faster charging Kia EV9 40 min vs 24 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Optiq 5.8 vs 4.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $194/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
91.9 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,900 | $59,200 |
| Range | 317 mi | 305 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 98 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 24 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 82.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 113 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi | 194 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 12 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 1,984 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if you want the longer rated range (317 mi vs 305 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $194/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Optiq has the stronger weighted profile (5.8 vs 4.2).
Cadillac Optiq5.8 Kia EV94.2 150 kW40 min 150 kW24 min
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