2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vs. 2026 Kia EV9 Review

Picture of the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

2025 Jeep
Wrangler 4xe

MSRP*: $50,695 to $67,795
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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 Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 67.4 ft3 81.7 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 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 Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 hp 201 - 379 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 188.4 in 197.2 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 73.9 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 42.8 in
Rear 40.2 - 42.6 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
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia EV9, with comparable head- and legroom. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia EV9.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Wrangler 4xe is much slimmer than the Kia EV9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is slightly shorter than the Kia EV9, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe has a smaller turning radius than the Kia EV9, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe will do just as well as the Kia EV9, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the Kia EV9.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia EV9.

Utility
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe has less seating than the Kia EV9, making the Kia EV9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia EV9.