Global EV Comparison: DS 8 AWD Long Range vs BMW iX xDrive45 vs Kia EV9 GT Line AWD
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | BMW iX xDrive45 | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | Germany | South Korea, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €75000 | €83500 | €82380 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €67950 |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | BMW iX xDrive45 | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 502 km | 451 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 686 km | 602 km | 505 km |
| Range (GCC) | 583 km | 477 km | 429 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 101 kWh | 100 kWh | 99.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 97.2 kWh | 94.8 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km | 19.9 kWh/100 km | 22.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6 km/kWh | 5.03 km/kWh | 4.47 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.2 | 7.1 | 5.7 |
Charging
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | BMW iX xDrive45 | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 10.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 175 kW | 210 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.1 | 7 | 7.9 |
Performance
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | BMW iX xDrive45 | Kia EV9 GT Line 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 | 300 kW | 283 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 370 hp | 402 hp | 380 hp |
| Motor Torque | 511 Nm | 700 Nm | 700 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.1 s | 5.3 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.2 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | BMW iX xDrive45 | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4834 mm | 4965 mm | 5015 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2099 mm | 2230 mm | 2300 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1920 mm | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Height | 1574 mm | 1695 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2905 mm | 3000 mm | 3100 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | BMW iX xDrive45 | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 6, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 2289 kg | 2525 kg | 2664 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 620 l | 500 l | 333 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1750 l | 2393 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 52 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 2500 kg | 2500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.7 | 8.4 | 9.1 |
