Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Nissan Ariya
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV9 305 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $59,200 vs $44,370
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 5.4 vs 4.6
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $194/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Ariya
344 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
91.9 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | $44,370 |
| Range | 305 mi | 289 mi |
| 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 | 154 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 12 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,984 lb | 1,653 lb |
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).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $194/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (5.4 vs 4.6).
Kia EV95.4 Nissan Ariya4.6 150 kW24 min 178 kW35 min
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