2024 Acura ZDX vs. 2025 Kia EV9 Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura
ZDX

MSRP*: $64,500 to $74,500
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Picture of the 2025 Kia EV9

2025 Kia
EV9

MSRP*: $54,900 to $73,900
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 - 63.0 ft3 81.7 ft3
Engine
  • 358-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 490-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 499-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 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, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 358 - 499 hp 201 - 379 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 in 197.2 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 77.0 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in
Head Room Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 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 Acura ZDX, 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 Acura ZDX.

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). The Acura ZDX is somewhat more expensive than the Kia EV9.

Dimensions
The Acura ZDX is a little narrower than the Kia EV9, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Acura ZDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia EV9.

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

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Acura ZDX will do just as well as the Kia EV9, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Acura ZDX has a little more horsepower than the Kia EV9.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Acura ZDX and the Kia EV9 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

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