2026 Kia EV9 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.0s
- GT-Line AWD, 379 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 35% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 45% of 175 SUVs (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-Line AWD | Electric | 379 hp | 516 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $71,900 |
| Wind AWD | Electric | 379 hp | 443 lb-ft | 5,714 lb | 133 | 15.1 | 5.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $63,900 |
| Land AWD | Electric | 379 hp | 443 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $68,900 |
| Light RWD | Electric | 215 hp | 258 lb-ft | 5,106 lb | 84 | 23.7 | 7.7 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $54,900 |
| Light Short Range RWD | Electric | 215 hp | 258 lb-ft | 5,106 lb | 84 | 23.7 | 8.6 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $54,900 |
| Light Long Range RWD | Electric | 201 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.8 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $57,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 2 | 215 hp | Light RWD | $54,900 | Base | $775 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | 201 hp | Light Long Range RWD | $57,900 | +$3,000 | $775 | $0 |
| Electric | 3 | 379 hp | Wind AWD | $63,900 | +$6,000 | $819 | +$43 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 6 | Light RWD | $54,900 | 5.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Light RWD: 215 hp, 88 MPGe, $54,900. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | XRT w/Tow Hitch AWD | 320 hp | 94 MPGe | $46,725 | N/A |
| Honda Prologue | Touring AWD | 300 hp | 99 MPGe | $47,000 | 6.0 s |
| Toyota bZ Woodland | Premium AWD | 375 hp | 117 MPGe | $47,400 | 4.4 s |
| Chevrolet Blazer | EV LT AWD | 300 hp | 94 MPGe | $47,700 | 5.9 s |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | Pro AWD | 335 hp | 102 MPGe | $48,995 | 4.9 s |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | Luxury RWD | 315 hp | 105 MPGe | $50,900 | 6.3 s |
Cheapest 6 of 14.
EV9 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 5.0 s.
| Measure | 2026 Kia EV9 | 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT-Line AWD | Q4 e-tron 55 Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.0 s | 5.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 379 hp | 335 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,850 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 138 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 14.5 |
| MSRP | $71,900 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree