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Kia EV3 vs Kia EV9

The Kia EV3 leads on range (EPA) and 0⁠–⁠62 mph. The Kia EV9 leads on 10–80% charge.

Kia EV3

KiaEV3

SUV

2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD

1 of 12 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Aug 12, 2026

71/100#34 of 80 · Everyday
Kia EV9

KiaEV9

SUV

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD

1 of 40 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked May 27, 2025

70/100#37 of 80 · Everyday

Kia EV3 is cheaper by $25,010

Who's ahead - and by how much?

EV3Kia EV3EV9Kia EV9
  • Range (EPA)
    - best on this row
    305 mi
    +16 mi· 5%
  • 10–80% chargelower is better
    - best on this row
    7 min faster· 23%
  • Fast-charge peak
    - best on this row
    +60 kW· 40%
  • 0⁠–⁠62 mphlower is better
    7.7 s - best on this row
    9.4 s
    1.7 s quicker· 18%
  • Cargo space
    16.2 cu ft - best on this row
    11.8 cu ft
    +4.4 cu ft· 38%
  • Power
    150 kW - best on this row
    149 kW
    +1 kW· 1%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecKia EV3Kia EV9
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA) - best on this row305 mi
Range (WLTP)375 mi - best on this row349 mi
Efficiency lower is betterEPA - best on this row38 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery81.4 kWh99.8 kWh
Battery (gross)81.4 kWhno data
Charging
Fast-charge peak - best on this row
10–80% charge lower is better - best on this row
Full charge at 240 V lower is better - best on this row10.7 h
AC charging - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better7.7 s - best on this row9.4 s
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better - best on this row8.8 s
Power150 kW - best on this row149 kW
Torque209 lb-ft - best on this row
Top speed106 mph - best on this row
DriveFWDRWD
Space and size
Cargo space16.2 cu ft - best on this row11.8 cu ft
Front trunk0.9 cu ft1.8 cu ft - best on this row
Seats56
Length169.7 in197.2 in
Width72.8 in
Height61.8 in69.1 in
Wheelbase105.5 in122 in
Ground clearance
Weight4,156 lb5,494 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty7 years10 years - best on this row
Cell chemistryLi-ion
Equipment
Heat pumpStandardStandard
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)version: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inchno data

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Kia EV3Kia EV9
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Kia EV3

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date

kiamedia.com
2027 Light FWD
$29,890
2027 Wind FWD
$34,990
2027 Land FWD
$38,490
2027 Wind AWD
$38,690
+3 more trims
Prices in 3 markets

Kia EV9

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date

kiamedia.com
2026 Light SR
$54,900
Light RWD
$54,900
2026 Light LR
$57,900
Light Long Range RWD
$57,900
+7 more trims
Prices in 3 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Kia EV3EV3

Range (EPA)

Leader
Kia EV3
Kia EV3
EPA
Kia EV9
305 miEPA
Ahead by
16 mi

Which charges faster?

Kia EV9EV9

10–80% charge

Leader
Kia EV9
Kia EV3
Kia EV9
Ahead by
7 min

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Kia EV9
Kia EV3
Kia EV9
Ahead by
60 kW

Which is quicker?

Kia EV3EV3

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Leader
Kia EV3
Kia EV3
7.7 s
Kia EV9
9.4 s
Ahead by
1.7 s

Which is cheaper to buy?

Kia EV3EV3

Price (from, new)

Leader
Kia EV3
Kia EV3
Kia EV9
Ahead by
$25,010

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Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 19 sources

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