USA EV Comparison: DS 8 AWD Long Range vs Kia EV9 GT Line AWD vs EV9 Long Range AWD
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General Info
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2023-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | South Korea, USA | South Korea, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $71900 | $63900 |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $46995 | $43995 |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 280 mi | 283 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 426 mi | 314 mi | 318 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 362 mi | 267 mi | 274 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 101 kWh | 99.8 kWh | 99.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 97.2 kWh | 96 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 26.9 kWh/100 mi | 36 kWh/100 mi | 35 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.72 mi/kWh | 2.78 mi/kWh | 2.85 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.2 | 5.7 | 6.1 |
Charging
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 10.9 kW | 10.9 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 210 kW | 210 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 7.1 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
Performance
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 276 kW | 283 kW | 283 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 370 hp | 380 hp | 380 hp |
| Motor Torque | 377 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 s | 5 s | 5.7 s |
| Top Speed | 118 mph | 124 mph | 124 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.2 | 5.7 | 5.4 |
Dimensions
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.3 in | 197.4 in | 197.2 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.6 in | 90.6 in | 90.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 75.6 in | 77.9 in | 77.9 in |
| Height | 62 in | 70.1 in | 69.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 122 in | 122 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 6, 7 | 6, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 5046 lb | 5800 lb | 5688 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 21.9 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 84.5 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.8 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3527 lb | 5000 lb | 3500 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.7 | 9.1 | 9 |
