Hyundai Ioniq 9 vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
Years produced2021-Present | Years produced2026 |
MSRP$24,490 | MSRP$58,995 |
Listings2646 | Listings387 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul. | |
Reviews SummaryAlthough the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 isn’t the first three-row electric SUV through the door, it may be the best choice for most shoppers. With a starting price of $59,999 before fees and qualifying for EV rebates where they still exist, it’s much more affordable than a Tesla Model X or a Rivian R1S. And its standard 110.3-kWh battery pack provides a long range compared to a base-model Kia EV9. Verdict: The Hyundai Ioniq 9 isn’t a perfect vehicle, but it offers terrific passenger space, good tech, and family-friendly features. Shoppers may find its design polarizing — you could easily say the same about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Ioniq 6 — but families interested in electric vehicles will do well to test drive this new option. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine215 hp Electric |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity110 kWh |
MPG City27 | MPG City103 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway81 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)93 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)9.7 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine Name215 hp Electric |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)93 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)9.7 hours |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity110 kWh |
MPG City27 | MPG City103 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway81 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.6 cu ft | Cargo Space21.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3108 lbs | Curb Weight5507 lbs |
Height63.4 in | Height70.5 in |
Length172.6 in | Length199.2 in |
Width70.9 in | Width78.0 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase123.2 in |
Maximum Payload1104 lbs | Maximum Payload1393 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2021-Present | 2026 |
MSRP | $24,490 | $58,995 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul. | Although the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 isn’t the first three-row electric SUV through the door, it may be the best choice for most shoppers. With a starting price of $59,999 before fees and qualifying for EV rebates where they still exist, it’s much more affordable than a Tesla Model X or a Rivian R1S. And its standard 110.3-kWh battery pack provides a long range compared to a base-model Kia EV9. Verdict: The Hyundai Ioniq 9 isn’t a perfect vehicle, but it offers terrific passenger space, good tech, and family-friendly features. Shoppers may find its design polarizing — you could easily say the same about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Ioniq 6 — but families interested in electric vehicles will do well to test drive this new option. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 215 hp Electric |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 110 kWh | |
MPG City | 27 | 103 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 81 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 93 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 9.7 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 215 hp Electric |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 93 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 9.7 hours | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 110 kWh | |
MPG City | 27 | 103 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 81 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.6 cu ft | 21.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3108 lbs | 5507 lbs |
Height | 63.4 in | 70.5 in |
Length | 172.6 in | 199.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 78.0 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 123.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1104 lbs | 1393 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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