2025 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2026 Kia EV9 Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac XT5

2025 Cadillac
XT5

MSRP*: $44,295 to $57,195
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Picture of the 2026 Kia EV9

2026 Kia
EV9

MSRP*: $54,900 to $71,900
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.0 ft3 81.7 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 215-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 379-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 201 - 379 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 189.6 in 197.2 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.7 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 39.6 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia EV9 than in the Cadillac XT5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia EV9 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Cadillac XT5.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Cadillac XT5 is a better financial choice over the Kia EV9, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT5 is much slimmer than the Kia EV9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Cadillac XT5 is slightly shorter than the Kia EV9, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Cadillac XT5 has a smaller turning radius than the Kia EV9, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia EV9 is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac XT5 has a lot less horsepower than the Kia EV9.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia EV9.

Utility
The Cadillac XT5 has less seating than the Kia EV9, making the Kia EV9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac XT5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia EV9.