USA EV Comparison: Kia EV9 GT vs Cadillac Vistiq AWD
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General Info
Both vehicles have been announced, but are not yet in production. Both cars are expected to be sold in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Vistiq AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA |
| Price USA (New) | $80000 | $77395 |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 7.5 |
Range and Efficiency
The Cadillac Vistiq AWD (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia EV9 GT (2025-…).
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Vistiq AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 250 mi | 300 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 314 mi | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 252 mi | 285 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 99.8 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 96 kWh | 102 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 38.1 kWh/100 mi | 35.8 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.63 mi/kWh | 2.79 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.1 | 6.2 |
Charging
The Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Cadillac Vistiq AWD (2025-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 210 kW, while the Cadillac Vistiq AWD (2025-…) maxes out at 190 kW.
The Cadillac Vistiq AWD (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) is limited to 10.9 kW.
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Vistiq AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 10.9 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 210 kW | 190 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 7.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Cadillac Vistiq AWD (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Vistiq AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 373 kW | 458 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 501 hp | 615 hp |
| Motor Torque | 545 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 137 mph | 132 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.4 | 6.9 |
Dimensions
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Vistiq AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.4 in | 205.6 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 90.6 in | 86.7 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.9 in | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 70.1 in | 71 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 121.8 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Cadillac Vistiq AWD (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV9 GT (2025-…), but the Cadillac Vistiq AWD (2025-…) doesn’t have one.
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 5000 lb).
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Vistiq AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6, 7 | 6, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 5838 lb | 6326 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 20.2 ft3 | 43 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 84.5 ft3 | 80.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.8 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
