2025 Kia
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 26 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 81.7 ft3 | 97.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 201 - 379 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 197.2 - 197.4 in | 201.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.9 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.6 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia EV9 than in the Toyota Grand Highlander.
The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has 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). The Kia EV9 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
The Kia EV9 is about the same width as the Toyota Grand Highlander.
The Kia EV9 is slightly shorter than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Kia EV9 has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander is clearly the choice over the Kia EV9 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia EV9 greatly out-muscles the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Powertrain
The Kia EV9 has much lower torque than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia EV9 has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making the Toyota Grand Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia EV9 has less cargo space than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.