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Kia EV9 vs Cadillac OPTIQ – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia EV9 or Cadillac OPTIQ fits your lifestyle better.

Kia EV9

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Cadillac OPTIQ

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV9 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53100 £, while the Cadillac OPTIQ costs 55700 £. That’s a price difference of around 2580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Kia EV9: with 19.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Cadillac OPTIQ with 19.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.40 kWh.

As for range, the Kia EV9 performs evident better – achieving up to 563 km, about 138 km more than the Cadillac OPTIQ.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 has a convincingly edge – offering 508 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Cadillac OPTIQ takes 6.30 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia EV9 performs to a small extent better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Cadillac OPTIQ tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia EV9 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 740 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia EV9 offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Cadillac OPTIQ is hardly perceptible lighter – 2376 kg compared to 2392 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Cadillac OPTIQ offers evident more room – 443 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia EV9 performs decisively better – up to 2393 L, which is about 1053 L more than the Cadillac OPTIQ.

When it comes to payload, Kia EV9 a bit takes the win – 615 kg compared to 524 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia EV9 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia EV9 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Kia EV9
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Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
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Kia EV9

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The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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Cadillac OPTIQ

The Cadillac Optiq is a chic, compact electric SUV that brings the brand’s bold styling, hushed refinement, and confident punch to a more attainable size. With a calm, composed ride, a tech-rich cabin, and the brand’s signature light show outside, it feels like an urban-friendly gateway to true American luxury without losing the drama or the practicality buyers need.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53100 - 78000 £
Price
55700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
19.90 kWh
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
425 km
Battery Capacity
76.1 - 99.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
75 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2392 - 2664 kg
Curb weight
2376 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
5010 - 5015 mm
Length
4820 mm
Width
1980 mm
Width
1912 mm
Height
1755 - 1780 mm
Height
1643 mm
Max trunk capacity
2318 - 2393 L
Max trunk capacity
1340 L
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
524 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.30 s
Max Speed
185 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
224 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Cadillac

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Is the Kia EV9 offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia EV9 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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