Compare Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model Y vs Cadillac Optiq vs Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Kia EV9
Quick Take
Tesla Model Y wins on price, while Kia EV9 tows the most.
Tesla Model Y
2026 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $39,990
- About $112 per mile of range
- Up to 357 mi EPA-rated range
Kia EV9
2025 • SUV
Best for Towing
- 5,000 lb towing capacity
- Up to 379 hp
- Up to 516 lb-ft of torque
- RWD drivetrain
Price
$67,500 - $79,400
$39,990 - $57,990
$52,695 - $69,295
$53,050 - $60,850
$54,900 - $73,900
Range
279-350 miles
306-357 miles
278-317 miles
205-250 miles
230-304 miles
Horsepower
299-517 hp
258-460 hp
315-519 hp
188-288 hp
201-379 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-7.5 sec
3.3-6.8 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
5.8-8.5 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
Battery Size
111 kWh
69.5-84.6 kWh
85 kWh
70.5 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
RWD
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
7
7
Top Speed
112-130 mph
125-155 mph
114 mph
99 mph
115-124 mph
Towing Capacity
2000-3500 lbs
3500 lbs
1500 lbs
Unknown
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
27 min (10-80%)
35 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
11 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
192.9"
187"
189.8"
184.4"
197.4"
Width
83.2"
75.6"
75.3"
72.2"
77.9"
Height
64.1"
64"
64.3"
65.6"
70.1"
Cargo Capacity
49.8 cu ft
76 cu ft
57 cu ft
61.8 cu ft
81.7 cu ft