Comparing 2026 Light RWD vs 2026 Single Motor Plus (representative trims)
| Metric | Kia EV9 | Volvo EX90 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $54,900 | $78,090 |
| Pre-Owned Price | $34,000 - $40,000 | No meaningful used market yet |
| Destination | $1,645 | $1,295 |
| OTD (New) | $60,843 | $85,053 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | $36,945 - $43,305 | No meaningful used market yet |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 329 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 sec | 7.3 sec |
| Curb Weight | 5,093 lbs | 5,750 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 4,850 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 230 mi | 291 mi |
| Battery | 76.1 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS (+CCS adpt) | NACS |
| DC Fast Charge | 235 kW | 250 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 20 min | 30 min |
| Onboard AC | 10.9 kW | 11 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 5.3 hrs | 7 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 6.5 hrs | 9 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 197.2 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 68.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in | 8.5 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 30.8 in | 31.9 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 39.5 in | 35.8 in |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | Advanced L2 | Basic L2 |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist) | Volvo Pilot Assist |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment | Google built-in; Apple CarPlay support varies |
| Center Display | 12.3" touchscreen w/ nav | 14.5" center touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" digital cluster | 9" digital cluster |
| HUD | No | Yes |
| Other Displays | 5.3" HVAC display | — |
| Audio | 8-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line) | Bose |
| Driver Profiles | Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings) | Volvo profiles |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 1.8 cu ft | 1.6 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | 20.2 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | 43.5 cu ft | 37.3 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 81.7 cu ft | 75.4 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Yes |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | 41.5 in | 44.5 in |
Pricing
MSRP
Kia EV9$54,900
Volvo EX90$78,090
Pre-Owned Price
Kia EV9$34,000 - $40,000
Volvo EX90No meaningful used market yet
Destination
Kia EV9$1,645
Volvo EX90$1,295
OTD (New)
Kia EV9$60,843
Volvo EX90$85,053
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Kia EV9$36,945 - $43,305
Volvo EX90No meaningful used market yet
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Kia EV9RWD
Volvo EX90RWD
Horsepower
Kia EV9215 hp
Volvo EX90329 hp
Torque
Kia EV9258 lb-ft
Volvo EX90354 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Kia EV97.7 sec
Volvo EX907.3 sec
Curb Weight
Kia EV95,093 lbs
Volvo EX905,750 lbs
Towing Capacity
Kia EV92,000 lbs
Volvo EX904,850 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Kia EV9230 mi
Volvo EX90291 mi
Battery
Kia EV976.1 kWh
Volvo EX90111 kWh
Charging Type
Kia EV9NACS (+CCS adpt)
Volvo EX90NACS
DC Fast Charge
Kia EV9235 kW
Volvo EX90250 kW
DC 10–80%
Kia EV920 min
Volvo EX9030 min
Onboard AC
Kia EV910.9 kW
Volvo EX9011 kW
L2 10–80%
Kia EV95.3 hrs
Volvo EX907 hrs
L2 10–100%
Kia EV96.5 hrs
Volvo EX909 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Kia EV97
Volvo EX907
Length
Kia EV9197.2 in
Volvo EX90198.3 in
Width
Kia EV977.9 in
Volvo EX9077.3 in
Height
Kia EV968.9 in
Volvo EX9068.8 in
Ground Clearance
Kia EV97 in
Volvo EX908.5 in
3rd Row Legroom
Kia EV930.8 in
Volvo EX9031.9 in
3rd Row Headroom
Kia EV939.5 in
Volvo EX9035.8 in
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Kia EV9Advanced L2
Volvo EX90Basic L2
SAE Level
Kia EV92
Volvo EX902
Self Driving System
Kia EV9Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist)
Volvo EX90Volvo Pilot Assist
Infotainment
Car Software
Kia EV9Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment
Volvo EX90Google built-in; Apple CarPlay support varies
Center Display
Kia EV912.3" touchscreen w/ nav
Volvo EX9014.5" center touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Kia EV912.3" digital cluster
Volvo EX909" digital cluster
HUD
Kia EV9No
Volvo EX90Yes
Other Displays
Kia EV95.3" HVAC display
Volvo EX90—
Audio
Kia EV98-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line)
Volvo EX90Bose
Driver Profiles
Kia EV9Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings)
Volvo EX90Volvo profiles
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Kia EV91.8 cu ft
Volvo EX901.6 cu ft
Behind 3rd Row
Kia EV920.2 cu ft
Volvo EX9013.6 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row
Kia EV943.5 cu ft
Volvo EX9037.3 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Kia EV981.7 cu ft
Volvo EX9075.4 cu ft
Fold Flat
Kia EV9Yes
Volvo EX90Yes
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Kia EV941.5 in
Volvo EX9044.5 in