Volkswagen Taos vs Kia EV9
Overview | |
MSRP$24,155 | MSRP$54,900 |
Listings3937 | Listings588 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryOffering available all-wheel drive, a higher driving position, a roomy interior for four people, and plenty of utility, entry-level SUVs pay dividends in exchange for their higher price tags. Volkswagen introduced its new, most affordable crossover in 2022, and the 2023 Taos adds more standard safety features and equipment. Otherwise, aside from a lack of engine power and drivetrain refinement, it remains an appealing choice in the small SUV segment. | |
Reviews SummaryWith the Kia EV9, the Korean automaker innovates in more ways than one. It’s not only a new vehicle, or even only a new electric vehicle (EV). It also introduces a new business model that allows owners to continue to customize their vehicle long after they’ve left the dealership. And yet, while it breaks new ground, the EV9 manages to provide a refreshingly familiar driving experience. It looks like Kia’s got a winner on its hands. Well-appointed, comfortably sized, and offered at a price point fit to embarrass its luxury-brand rivals, the EV9 is a compelling package. Add to that its intuitive driving feel and its potential for later-term customization, and this just may be the ambassador vehicle it takes to bring the EV-wary over to the green side. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 158 hp I4 | Engine215 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity76.1 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City99 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway77 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)64 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name215 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)64 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity76.1 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City99 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway77 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space27.9 cu ft | Cargo Space20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3175 lbs | Curb Weight5093 lbs |
Height64.4 in | Height68.9 in |
Length175.8 in | Length197.2 in |
Width72.5 in | Width77.9 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase122.0 in |
Maximum Payload937 lbs | Maximum Payload1322 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,155 | $54,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Offering available all-wheel drive, a higher driving position, a roomy interior for four people, and plenty of utility, entry-level SUVs pay dividends in exchange for their higher price tags. Volkswagen introduced its new, most affordable crossover in 2022, and the 2023 Taos adds more standard safety features and equipment. Otherwise, aside from a lack of engine power and drivetrain refinement, it remains an appealing choice in the small SUV segment. | With the Kia EV9, the Korean automaker innovates in more ways than one. It’s not only a new vehicle, or even only a new electric vehicle (EV). It also introduces a new business model that allows owners to continue to customize their vehicle long after they’ve left the dealership. And yet, while it breaks new ground, the EV9 manages to provide a refreshingly familiar driving experience. It looks like Kia’s got a winner on its hands. Well-appointed, comfortably sized, and offered at a price point fit to embarrass its luxury-brand rivals, the EV9 is a compelling package. Add to that its intuitive driving feel and its potential for later-term customization, and this just may be the ambassador vehicle it takes to bring the EV-wary over to the green side. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 158 hp I4 | 215 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
EV Battery Capacity | 76.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 99 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 77 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 64 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 158 hp I4 | 215 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 64 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 76.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 99 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 77 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 27.9 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3175 lbs | 5093 lbs |
Height | 64.4 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 197.2 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 77.9 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 122.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 937 lbs | 1322 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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