2025 Cadillac
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2026 Kia
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| MPG - City | Info not available | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 119.1 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 750 hp | 201 - 379 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 8,000 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 224.3 in | 197.2 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 82.4 in | 77.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 45.2 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 43.5 in
Rear 39.9 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.
Comfort
The Cadillac Escalade IQ offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia EV9, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Cadillac Escalade IQ will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia EV9.
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 Cadillac Escalade IQ will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia EV9, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade IQ is much wider than the Kia EV9, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Cadillac Escalade IQ, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia EV9.
Handling
The Cadillac Escalade IQ has a smaller turning radius than the Kia EV9, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade IQ is clearly the choice over the Kia EV9 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade IQ greatly out-muscles the Kia EV9.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac Escalade IQ does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia EV9.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac Escalade IQ and the Kia EV9.
With the Cadillac Escalade IQ, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Kia EV9.