• The 2024 KIA EV9 will be available by the end of the year and will be in stock here at Safford Brown Kia Manassas, VA.
• The EV9 electric SUV will start at $54,900, while the gas-powered 2024 Telluride starts at $35,990.
• Stay tuned as we'll make an announcement once the EV9 arrives at our lots!

Differences Between the KIA EV9 and Telluride

The Kia Telluride is so popular, that spotting one is as easy as strolling around your workplace parking lot. Offering ample interior space, performance, and tech, it's no wonder the Telluride was named NACTOY Utility Vehicle of the Year, MotorTrend SUV of the Year, Kelley Blue Book's Best Buy, and included in  Car and Driver 10Best. But for those looking for an eco-friendly option, the KIA EV9 electric SUV may offer certain benefits and perks to be a viable alternative to the gas-powered Telluride. Today, we'll go over these differences so that you can be better prepared for your potential SUV purchase here at Safford Brown Kia Manassas, VA.

Kia EV9 vs Telluride: Performance and Range

The tried and true Telluride offers one engine under the hood, a 3.8-liter V6 capable of delivering a respectable 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. 291 horsepower is more than enough to get the family from Point A to Point B five minutes before the estimated arrival time. No complaints there. Fuel economy comes out to 20 mpg city/ 26 mpg highway in FWD, and 18 mpg city/ 24 mpg highway in AWD form, proving that you don't have to be a gas guzzler to be an impressive family hauler. The EV9 enjoys passive benefits that come with electrification, one of which is exhilarating acceleration. With a zero to sixty time of 4.5 seconds, the EV9 is offered in either a 215 horsepower/ 258 lb-ft torque or 379 horsepower/ 516 lb-ft setup; shattering the stereotype of SUV = slow. Depending on the setup, the KIA EV9 can travel up to 304 miles between charging sessions and goes from 10-80% in just 24 minutes.

• Light RWD: 230 miles
• Light Long Range RWD: 304 miles
• Wind AWD: 280 miles
• Land AWD: 280 miles
• GT-Line AWD: 270 miles

Kia EV9 vs Telluride: Interior Space and Cargo Volume

The 2024 Kia Telluride offers three rows of seating, with 21 cubic feet behind the third row, 46 cubic feet behind the second, and a maximum of 87 cubic feet with all rows folded. Plenty of room for holiday getaways, family trips, and road trips. The KIA EV9 on the other hand, offers 20.3 cubic feet behind the third row, 43.5 cubic feet behind the second, and a maximum of 81.7 cubic feet with all seats folded. Still impressive, but it seems the added EV components of the EV9 hinder space, albeit slightly.

Dimension (inches)	KIA Telluride	Kia EV9
Front Head Room	40.9	41.2
Front Leg Room	41.4	41.4
Front Shoulder Room	61.6	61.6
Front Hip Room	58.9	59.4
Rear Head Room	40.2	39.8
Rear Leg Room	42.4	42.8
Rear Shoulder Room	61.2	60.0
Rear Hip Room	58.0	57.9
Third Row Head Room	38.1	39.5
Third Row Leg Room	31.4	30.8
Third Row Shoulder Room	55.3	55.0
Third Row Hip Room	43.7	41.9

 

Kia EV9 vs Telluride: Safety Technology

The Kia Telluride has been an incredibly reliable vehicle with the scores to prove its excellent track record. Boasting an IIHS Top Safety Pick + score and a 5/5 NHTSA Safety Score, the Telluride is designed from the ground up to keep you and your family safe. The EV9 is still unreleased, so it's difficult to determine how safe it is. But if the EV9 is anything like its other Kia siblings, perfect safety scores are to be expected. Both vehicles are equipped with DriveWise,  KIA's suite of safety technologies, including:

• Auto Emergency Braking Technology
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist & Warning
• Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
• Highway Driving Assist
• Auto Emergency Braking Technology
• Blind-Spot Collision-Voidance Assist
• Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Surround View Monitor
• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Safe Exit Warning
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning
• and a ton more.

Kia EV9 vs Telluride: Warranty

The 2024 Kia EV9 and Telluride come with an industry-leading 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The 100,000-mile warranty extends to the KIA EV9's battery and EV components as well, adding peace of mind to Kia ownership.