2026 Dodge Durango vs. 2026 Kia EV9 Review

Picture of the 2026 Dodge Durango

2026 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $38,995 to $79,995
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Picture of the 2026 Kia EV9

2026 Kia
EV9

MSRP*: $54,900 to $71,900
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MPG - City 12 - 18 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 17 - 25 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 85.1 ft3 81.7 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 360-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 710-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 215-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 379-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 295 - 710 hp 201 - 379 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 - 8,700 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 - 201.0 in 197.2 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 75.8 - 76.4 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia EV9 than in the Dodge Durango, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Dodge Durango and 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). Clearly, the Dodge Durango is a better financial choice over the Kia EV9, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Durango is much slimmer than the Kia EV9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Dodge Durango takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia EV9.

Handling
The Dodge Durango has the same turning radius as the Kia EV9, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Dodge Durango is clearly the choice over the Kia EV9 for pulling heavy loads. The Dodge Durango has a little less horsepower than the Kia EV9.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Dodge Durango does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia EV9.

Utility
The Dodge Durango has less seating than the Kia EV9, making the Kia EV9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Dodge Durango has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia EV9.