Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Subaru Solterra
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV9 305 mi vs 227 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $59,200 vs $38,495
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 6.6 vs 3.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$170/mi vs $194/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
320 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
91.9 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | AWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | $38,495 |
| Range | 305 mi | 227 mi |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 98 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 | 55.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 113 mi | 65 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 194 $/mi | 170 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 12 cu ft | 16 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 227 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Subaru Solterra looks better ($170/mi vs $194/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (6.6 vs 3.4).
Kia EV96.6 Subaru Solterra3.4 150 kW24 min 100 kW35 min
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