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Compare Kia EV3 vs Polestar 3 vs Cadillac Optiq vs Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Kia EV9

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Kia EV3 wins on price, Cadillac Optiq is quickest off the line, and Kia EV9 tows the most.

Kia EV3

2027 • SUV

Kia EV3

Best Value

  • Starts at $29,890
  • About $93 per mile of range
  • Up to 321 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Polestar 3

2025 • SUV

Polestar 3
Cadillac Optiq

2027 • SUV

Cadillac Optiq

Quickest 0-60

  • 0-60 mph as quick as 3.5s
  • Up to 519 hp
  • Up to 650 lb-ft of torque
  • 114 mph top speed
Kia EV9

2027 • SUV

Kia EV9

Best for Towing

  • 5,000 lb towing capacity
  • Up to 379 hp
  • Up to 516 lb-ft of torque
  • RWD drivetrain
Price
$29,890 - $45,890
$67,500 - $79,400
$51,790 - $69,295
$53,050 - $60,850
$54,990 - $71,990
Range
221-321 miles
279-350 miles
278-317 miles
205-250 miles
230-304 miles
Horsepower
201-288 hp
299-517 hp
315-519 hp
188-288 hp
201-379 hp
0-60 mph
5.4-7.7 sec
4.5-7.5 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
5.8-8.5 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
Battery Size
58.3-81.4 kWh
111 kWh
85 kWh
70.5 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
RWD
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
7
7
Top Speed
106 mph
112-130 mph
114 mph
99 mph
115-124 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
2000-3500 lbs
1500 lbs
Unknown
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
31 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
27 min (10-80%)
35 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7 hrs (0-100%)
11 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
169.3"
192.9"
189.8"
184.4"
197.4"
Width
72.8"
83.2"
75.3"
72.2"
77.9"
Height
61.4"
64.1"
64.3"
65.6"
70.1"
Cargo Capacity
26.1 cu ft
49.8 cu ft
57 cu ft
61.8 cu ft
81.7 cu ft
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