Comparing 2026 Light RWD vs 2025 Eco (representative trims)
| Metric | Kia EV9 | VinFast VF9 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $54,900 | $69,800 |
| Pre-Owned Price | $34,000 - $40,000 | N/A - No meaningful used market yet |
| Destination | $1,645 | $1,200 |
| OTD (New) | $60,843 | $76,165 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | $36,945 - $43,305 | N/A - No meaningful used market yet |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 402 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 457 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Curb Weight | 5,093 lbs | 5,920 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 230 mi | 330 mi |
| Battery | 76.1 kWh | 123 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS (+CCS adpt) | CCS1 |
| DC Fast Charge | 235 kW | 150 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 20 min | 35 min |
| Onboard AC | 10.9 kW | 11 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 5.3 hrs | 7.8 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 6.5 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 197.2 in | 201.5 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 78.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 68.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in | 7.3 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 30.8 in | — |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 39.5 in | — |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | Advanced L2 | Advanced L2 |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist) | VinFast ADAS (Auto Lane Change + On/Off-Ramp Assist, LiDAR) |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment | Wireless Apple CarPlay + Wireless Android Auto |
| Center Display | 12.3" touchscreen w/ nav | 15.6" touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" digital cluster | None |
| HUD | No | Yes |
| Other Displays | 5.3" HVAC display | 8" rear display |
| Audio | 8-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line) | 8-speaker audio system |
| Driver Profiles | Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings) | TBD |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 1.8 cu ft | 3.5 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | 20.2 cu ft | 7.5 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | 43.5 cu ft | 32.7 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 81.7 cu ft | — |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Yes |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | 41.5 in | — |
Pricing
MSRP
Kia EV9$54,900
VinFast VF9$69,800
Pre-Owned Price
Kia EV9$34,000 - $40,000
VinFast VF9N/A - No meaningful used market yet
Destination
Kia EV9$1,645
VinFast VF9$1,200
OTD (New)
Kia EV9$60,843
VinFast VF9$76,165
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Kia EV9$36,945 - $43,305
VinFast VF9N/A - No meaningful used market yet
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Kia EV9RWD
VinFast VF9AWD
Horsepower
Kia EV9215 hp
VinFast VF9402 hp
Torque
Kia EV9258 lb-ft
VinFast VF9457 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Kia EV97.7 sec
VinFast VF96.5 sec
Curb Weight
Kia EV95,093 lbs
VinFast VF95,920 lbs
Towing Capacity
Kia EV92,000 lbs
VinFast VF95,000 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Kia EV9230 mi
VinFast VF9330 mi
Battery
Kia EV976.1 kWh
VinFast VF9123 kWh
Charging Type
Kia EV9NACS (+CCS adpt)
VinFast VF9CCS1
DC Fast Charge
Kia EV9235 kW
VinFast VF9150 kW
DC 10–80%
Kia EV920 min
VinFast VF935 min
Onboard AC
Kia EV910.9 kW
VinFast VF911 kW
L2 10–80%
Kia EV95.3 hrs
VinFast VF97.8 hrs
L2 10–100%
Kia EV96.5 hrs
VinFast VF910 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Kia EV97
VinFast VF97
Length
Kia EV9197.2 in
VinFast VF9201.5 in
Width
Kia EV977.9 in
VinFast VF978.1 in
Height
Kia EV968.9 in
VinFast VF968.9 in
Ground Clearance
Kia EV97 in
VinFast VF97.3 in
3rd Row Legroom
Kia EV930.8 in
VinFast VF9—
3rd Row Headroom
Kia EV939.5 in
VinFast VF9—
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Kia EV9Advanced L2
VinFast VF9Advanced L2
SAE Level
Kia EV92
VinFast VF92
Self Driving System
Kia EV9Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist)
VinFast VF9VinFast ADAS (Auto Lane Change + On/Off-Ramp Assist, LiDAR)
Infotainment
Car Software
Kia EV9Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment
VinFast VF9Wireless Apple CarPlay + Wireless Android Auto
Center Display
Kia EV912.3" touchscreen w/ nav
VinFast VF915.6" touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Kia EV912.3" digital cluster
VinFast VF9None
HUD
Kia EV9No
VinFast VF9Yes
Other Displays
Kia EV95.3" HVAC display
VinFast VF98" rear display
Audio
Kia EV98-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line)
VinFast VF98-speaker audio system
Driver Profiles
Kia EV9Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings)
VinFast VF9TBD
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Kia EV91.8 cu ft
VinFast VF93.5 cu ft
Behind 3rd Row
Kia EV920.2 cu ft
VinFast VF97.5 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row
Kia EV943.5 cu ft
VinFast VF932.7 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Kia EV981.7 cu ft
VinFast VF9—
Fold Flat
Kia EV9Yes
VinFast VF9Yes
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Kia EV941.5 in
VinFast VF9—