Kia EV9 vs. Kia Niro EV
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Highlights
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$54,900
Starting MSRP
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$39,700
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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1,653 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Electric
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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101
/ 76 MPGe
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126
/ 101 MPGe
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-
MPGe
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230 mi.
Range
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253 mi.
Range
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-
Range
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6 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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6 - 7 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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-
Level 2 Charging
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20 mins.
DC Fast charging
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43 mins.
DC Fast charging
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-
DC Fast charging
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76 kWh
Battery Capacity
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64 kWh
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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215 hp
Horsepower
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201 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Best Electric Vehicle of 2026
Cars.com Awards
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Cars.com Awards
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Cars.com Awards
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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7
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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258
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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188
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Electric
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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215
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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201 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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N/A
Displacement
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N/A
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P255/60HR19
Rear Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P255/60HR19
Front Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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20 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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7
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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82 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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58 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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60 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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40 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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68 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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67 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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59 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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69 in
Height, Overall
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62 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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159 ft³
Passenger Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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197 in
Length, Overall
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174 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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122 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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41 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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43 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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40 in
Third Head Room
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Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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31 in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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55 in
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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42 in
Third Hip Room
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Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,653 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,106 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,721 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,653 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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1,653 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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165 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Kia EV9 or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2026 Kia EV9 and the 2026 Kia Niro EV both get 0 MPG combined. The 2026 EV9 can travel up to 230 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on compared to 253 electric-only miles for the 2026 Niro EV.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Kia EV9 or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2026 Kia Niro EV is cheaper than the 2026 Kia EV9 with a $39,700 starting MSRP versus a $54,900 starting MSRP.
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