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Compare Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ vs Tesla Model Y vs Scout Traveler vs Cadillac Optiq

Quick Take

Kia EV9 fits families best, Tesla Model Y wins on price, and Scout Traveler tows the most.

Kia EV9

2027 • SUV

Kia EV9

Best for Families

  • Seats 7
  • 81.7 cu ft cargo capacity
  • 197.4" long
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Tesla Model Y

2026 • SUV

Tesla Model Y

Best Value

  • Starts at $39,990
  • About $112 per mile of range
  • Up to 357 mi EPA-rated range
Scout Traveler

2027 • SUV

Scout Traveler
Coming Soon

Best for Towing

  • 7,000 lb towing capacity
  • AWD drivetrain
Cadillac Optiq

2027 • SUV

Cadillac Optiq
Price
$54,990 - $71,990
$63,500
$39,990 - $57,990
$57,500
$51,790 - $69,295
Range
230-304 miles
350 miles
306-357 miles
350 miles
278-317 miles
Horsepower
201-379 hp
483 hp
258-460 hp
Unknown
315-519 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-8.8 sec
4.2 sec
3.3-6.8 sec
3.5 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
Battery Size
76.1-99.8 kWh
100 kWh
69.5-84.6 kWh
120 kWh
85 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
RWD
AWD
RWD
Seats
7
5
5
6
5
Top Speed
115-124 mph
130 mph
125-155 mph
Unknown
114 mph
Towing Capacity
5000 lbs
Unknown
3500 lbs
7000 lbs
1500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
20 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Unknown
27 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Unknown
8 hrs (0-100%)

Size & dimensions

Length
197.4" (16' 5")
190.7" (15' 11")
188.6" (15' 9")
207.9" (17' 4")
189.8" (15' 10")
Width
77.9"
75.3"
75.6"
91.6"
75.3"
Height
70.1"
64.7"
63.9"
76.3"
64.3"
Wheelbase
122"
117"
113.8"
120.4"
116"
Ground Clearance
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
12"
Unknown
Cargo Capacity
81.7 cu ft
61.4 cu ft
76 cu ft
Unknown
57 cu ft
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