Cadillac Escalade IQvsKia EV9

Comparing 2026 Luxury vs 2026 Light RWD (representative trims)

MetricCadillac Escalade IQKia EV9
Key Stats
MSRP$127,405$54,900
Seats77
EPA Range465 mi230 mi
Horsepower750 hp215 hp
Battery200 kWh76.1 kWh
Performance
Torque785 lb-ft258 lb-ft
0–60 mph4.7 sec7.7 sec
Curb Weight9,046 lbs5,093 lbs
Towing8,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Drivetrain & Charging
DrivetrainAWDRWD
Charging TypeCCSNACS (+CCS adpt)
DC Fast Charge350 kW235 kW
DC 10–80%52 min20 min
Onboard AC19.2 kW10.9 kW
L2 10–80%8.1 hrs5.3 hrs
L2 10–100%10.5 hrs6.5 hrs
Dimensions
Length224.3 in197.2 in
Width85.3 in77.9 in
Height76.1 in68.9 in
Ground Clearance6.9 in7 in
3rd Row Legroom32.3 in30.8 in
3rd Row Headroom37.2 in39.5 in
Technology & Features
Self DrivingSuper Cruise (hands-free highway driving)Kia Highway Driving Assist 2 / Lane Following Assist (ADAS)
Car SoftwareGoogle built-in (Maps, Assistant)Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment
Main Display55" diagonal LED display12.3" display unit w/ nav + 12.3" cluster + 5" HVAC display
AudioTBD8-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line)
Cargo & Storage
Frunk12.2 cu ft1.8 cu ft
Behind 3rd Row23.6 cu ft20.2 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row69.1 cu ft43.5 cu ft
Fold FlatYesYes
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