Comparing 2026 Light RWD vs 2026 Dual Standard (representative trims)
| Metric | Kia EV9 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $54,900 | $76,990 |
| Pre-Owned Price | $34,000 - $40,000 | $68,000 - $76,000 |
| Destination | $1,645 | $1,895 |
| OTD (New) | $60,843 | $84,523 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | $36,945 - $43,305 | $72,985 - $81,465 |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 533 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 sec | 4.5 sec |
| Curb Weight | 5,093 lbs | 6,515 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 230 mi | 270 mi |
| Battery | 76.1 kWh | 92.5 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS (+CCS adpt) | NACS |
| DC Fast Charge | 235 kW | 220 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 20 min | 35 min |
| Onboard AC | 10.9 kW | 11.5 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 5.3 hrs | 6.25 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 6.5 hrs | 8.04 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 197.2 in | 200.8 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 81.8 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 77.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in | 8.8 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 30.8 in | 32.7 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 39.5 in | 38.6 in |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | Advanced L2 | L2+ Hands-Free |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist) | Rivian Autonomy+ (Universal Hands-Free) |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment | No CarPlay/Android Auto (Rivian UI) |
| Center Display | 12.3" touchscreen w/ nav | 15.6" center touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" digital cluster | 12.3" driver display |
| HUD | No | No |
| Other Displays | 5.3" HVAC display | — |
| Audio | 8-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line) | Premium audio (trim dependent) |
| Driver Profiles | Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings) | User profiles in Rivian account (reported) |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 1.8 cu ft | 11.1 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | 20.2 cu ft | 17.7 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | 43.5 cu ft | 46.7 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 81.7 cu ft | 104.7 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Yes |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | 41.5 in | 51.1 in |
Pricing
MSRP
Kia EV9$54,900
Rivian R1S$76,990
Pre-Owned Price
Kia EV9$34,000 - $40,000
Rivian R1S$68,000 - $76,000
Destination
Kia EV9$1,645
Rivian R1S$1,895
OTD (New)
Kia EV9$60,843
Rivian R1S$84,523
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Kia EV9$36,945 - $43,305
Rivian R1S$72,985 - $81,465
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Kia EV9RWD
Rivian R1SAWD
Horsepower
Kia EV9215 hp
Rivian R1S533 hp
Torque
Kia EV9258 lb-ft
Rivian R1S610 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Kia EV97.7 sec
Rivian R1S4.5 sec
Curb Weight
Kia EV95,093 lbs
Rivian R1S6,515 lbs
Towing Capacity
Kia EV92,000 lbs
Rivian R1S7,700 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Kia EV9230 mi
Rivian R1S270 mi
Battery
Kia EV976.1 kWh
Rivian R1S92.5 kWh
Charging Type
Kia EV9NACS (+CCS adpt)
Rivian R1SNACS
DC Fast Charge
Kia EV9235 kW
Rivian R1S220 kW
DC 10–80%
Kia EV920 min
Rivian R1S35 min
Onboard AC
Kia EV910.9 kW
Rivian R1S11.5 kW
L2 10–80%
Kia EV95.3 hrs
Rivian R1S6.25 hrs
L2 10–100%
Kia EV96.5 hrs
Rivian R1S8.04 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Kia EV97
Rivian R1S7
Length
Kia EV9197.2 in
Rivian R1S200.8 in
Width
Kia EV977.9 in
Rivian R1S81.8 in
Height
Kia EV968.9 in
Rivian R1S77.3 in
Ground Clearance
Kia EV97 in
Rivian R1S8.8 in
3rd Row Legroom
Kia EV930.8 in
Rivian R1S32.7 in
3rd Row Headroom
Kia EV939.5 in
Rivian R1S38.6 in
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Kia EV9Advanced L2
Rivian R1SL2+ Hands-Free
SAE Level
Kia EV92
Rivian R1S2
Self Driving System
Kia EV9Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist)
Rivian R1SRivian Autonomy+ (Universal Hands-Free)
Infotainment
Car Software
Kia EV9Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment
Rivian R1SNo CarPlay/Android Auto (Rivian UI)
Center Display
Kia EV912.3" touchscreen w/ nav
Rivian R1S15.6" center touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Kia EV912.3" digital cluster
Rivian R1S12.3" driver display
HUD
Kia EV9No
Rivian R1SNo
Other Displays
Kia EV95.3" HVAC display
Rivian R1S—
Audio
Kia EV98-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line)
Rivian R1SPremium audio (trim dependent)
Driver Profiles
Kia EV9Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings)
Rivian R1SUser profiles in Rivian account (reported)
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Kia EV91.8 cu ft
Rivian R1S11.1 cu ft
Behind 3rd Row
Kia EV920.2 cu ft
Rivian R1S17.7 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row
Kia EV943.5 cu ft
Rivian R1S46.7 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Kia EV981.7 cu ft
Rivian R1S104.7 cu ft
Fold Flat
Kia EV9Yes
Rivian R1SYes
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Kia EV941.5 in
Rivian R1S51.1 in