Kia EV9 vs Subaru Trailseeker
The Kia EV9 leads on range (EPA). The Subaru Trailseeker leads on 0–62 mph and cargo space.
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
SUV
ET-HS AWD with manufacturer-option 20-inch aluminium wheels
1 of 6 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025
69/100#43 of 80 · Everyday
Subaru Trailseeker is cheaper by $14,905
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV9Kia EV9TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+31 mi· 11%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row4.9 s quicker· 52%
- Cargo space- best on this row+19.5 cu ft· 166%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row4.4 s faster· 50%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row8 kWh/100 mi faster· 21%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Subaru Trailseeker AWD | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Touring Leather | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Touring Leather | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Touring Leather | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | version: Trailseeker AWD | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Touring Leather | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Leather | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV9 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV9Subaru Trailseeker
Range
8876Charging
6043Performance
2793Practicality
5089
How much is each in the US?
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checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date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
Subaru Trailseeker
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025 - Price checked Dec 4, 2025 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2026 Premium
- $39,995
- Premium
- $39,995
- 2026 Limited
- $43,995
- Limited
- $43,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV9EV9
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- 305 miEPA
- Subaru Trailseeker
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 31 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV9
- Subaru Trailseeker
- version: Touring Leather
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV9
- Subaru Trailseeker
- version: Touring Leather
Which is quicker?
Subaru TrailseekerTrailseeker
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Kia EV9
- 9.4 s
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- 4.9 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Subaru TrailseekerTrailseeker
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Kia EV9
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- $14,905
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV9 vs
Subaru Trailseeker vs
- Subaru UnchartedSubaru Trailseeker scores 1 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $43,795
- Genesis Electrified GV70Subaru Trailseeker scores 1 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $58,500
- Volvo EX40Subaru Trailseeker scores 1 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $56,545
- Ford Mustang Mach-ESubaru Trailseeker scores 1 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $40,595
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 23 sources
Every source link (95)
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