Kia EV9 vs Lincoln Nautilus (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$555
- EV9: $825 a year less on energy, 10.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Nautilus: 35 hp more, 0.9 s quicker to 60.
- EV9 wins 6 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | EV9 | Nautilus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $56,545 | $55,990 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 250 hp | Nautilus |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft to 280 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 88 MPGe | 24 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $775 | $1,600 | EV9 |
| EV range | 230 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 81.7 cu ft | 71.3 cu ft | EV9 |
| Cargo, seats up | 43.5 cu ft | 36.4 cu ft | EV9 |
| Rear legroom | 42.8 in | 43.1 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 43.5 in | Nautilus |
| Length | 197.2 in | 193.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.0 in | 79.9 in to 85.4 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 5,106 lb | 4,349 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 1,750 lb | EV9 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | EV9 |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | Nautilus |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7 s tested | 6.8 s estimate | Nautilus |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | EV9 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| EV9 Light RWD $54,900 | Nautilus Premiere AWD $53,995 | $905 |
| Nautilus Premiere AWD $53,995 | EV9 Light RWD $54,900 | $905 |
Cost to run
EV9 costs $4,394 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | EV9 | Nautilus |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $56,545 | $55,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $775 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $4,651 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $61,196 | $65,590 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: EV9 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | EV9 | 52% |
| Power | Nautilus | 14% |
| Space | EV9 | 13% |
| Towing | EV9 | 13% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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