Comparing 2026 Luxury vs 2026 Light RWD (representative trims)
| Metric | Cadillac Escalade IQ | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Key Stats | ||
| MSRP | $127,405 | $54,900 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| EPA Range | 465 mi | 230 mi |
| Horsepower | 750 hp | 215 hp |
| Battery | 200 kWh | 76.1 kWh |
| Performance | ||
| Torque | 785 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 4.7 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Curb Weight | 9,046 lbs | 5,093 lbs |
| Towing | 8,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Drivetrain & Charging | ||
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Charging Type | CCS | NACS (+CCS adpt) |
| DC Fast Charge | 350 kW | 235 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 52 min | 20 min |
| Onboard AC | 19.2 kW | 10.9 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 8.1 hrs | 5.3 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 10.5 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 224.3 in | 197.2 in |
| Width | 85.3 in | 77.9 in |
| Height | 76.1 in | 68.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in | 7 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 32.3 in | 30.8 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.5 in |
| Technology & Features | ||
| Self Driving | Super Cruise (hands-free highway driving) | Kia Highway Driving Assist 2 / Lane Following Assist (ADAS) |
| Car Software | Google built-in (Maps, Assistant) | Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment |
| Main Display | 55" diagonal LED display | 12.3" display unit w/ nav + 12.3" cluster + 5" HVAC display |
| Audio | TBD | 8-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line) |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 12.2 cu ft | 1.8 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | 23.6 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | 69.1 cu ft | 43.5 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Yes |