Head-to-head
2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 edges it, 89 to 86.4, on fuel & range, safety. The Honda Pilot is ahead on price and performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.2 and it flips.
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2026 Honda Pilot
The 2026 Honda Pilot is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pilot FWD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg c…
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The 2026 Kia EV9 is sold in the U.S. as an electric large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV9 Long Range RWD, is EPA-rated a…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Kia EV9
Slight edgeThe Kia EV9 edges it, 89 to 86.4, on fuel & range, safety. The Honda Pilot is ahead on price and performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.2 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2026 Kia EV9 leads by 73.2
Price 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 22.8
Performance 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 21.7
| Category · weight | 2026 Kia EV9overall 89 | 2026 Honda Pilotoverall 86.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 77.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 26.8 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.9 | 93.7 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 91.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 78.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 90.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 89 | 86.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Kia EV9: base trim Light RWD · Honda Pilot: base trim Sport FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.2 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Kia EV9 wins
- It is rated 89 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,200 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $3,050).
- It lists 48 standard driver-assist features against 37.
Where the 2026 Honda Pilot answers
- It starts $12,505 lower ($42,395 against $54,900 base MSRP).
- It carries 132 hp per ton against 84.2.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $54,900 | $42,395 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,471 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), Single Rear Motor, RWD | V6 |
| Fuel injection system | — | Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 101 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 88 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 76 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 13.16:1 | 4.167 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 10 |
| Transmission type | Single-speed direct drive | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 68.9 in | 71 in |
| Overall length | 197 in | 200 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 81.7 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 43.5 cu-ft | 48.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 20.2 cu-ft | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 159 cu-ft | 158 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.8 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.5 in | 39.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.8 in | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 30.8 in | 32.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,106 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,106 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,415 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut + Dual Lower Arm Type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | 5-Link Multi-Link Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack & Pinion - Rack Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 20.3 ft | 37.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 361 mm | 351 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 255/50 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 60 in | 61.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55 in | 59.5 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
226 features · differences first, then sharedSafety47 differ · 66 listed
| Feature | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 with Car, Cyclist and Pedestrian Detection (FCA 2) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Junction Crossing (FCA-JC) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Lane change Oncoming (FCA-LO) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Lane change Side (FCA-LS) | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA 2) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Evasive Steering Assist (FCA with ESA) | std | — |
| Front center airbag | std | — |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (N-SCC-C) | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | — |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | std | — |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Burglar Alarm | std | — |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO) | std | — |
| Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | — | std |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | std | — |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | std | — |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belts | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All, 3rd-Row Passenger-Side), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All, 3rd-Row All) | — | std |
| Post-Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera Washer | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control - Machine Learning (SCC-ML) | std | — |
| Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) | std | — |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | std |
| Cross Traffic Monitor | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Advanced Front Airbags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | std |
| SmartVent® Front Side Airbags | std | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | std |
| Front Knee Airbags | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | std | std |
Infotainment21 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8 speaker sound system with amp and Passenger Talk | std | — |
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | — | std |
| 12.3-inch color TFT display unit with navigation (integrated with IP), AM/FM/MP3, HD Radio, SiriusXM Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Voice Recognition and telematics (modem type) | std | — |
| 12.3-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| 245-Watt Audio System with 9 Speakers, including Subwoofer | — | std |
| 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - 2nd Row (2 Ports) | — | std |
| 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port) | — | std |
| 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Smartphone / Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port) | — | std |
| Auxiliary USB Terminal | std | — |
| CabinTalk® In-Car PA System | — | std |
| Google built-in (includes 3-Years Unlimited Data Plan for In-Vehicle Apps) | — | std |
| HD Radio™ | — | std |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| HondaLink® Subscription Services | — | std |
| Kia Connect Store | std | — |
| Over the Air (OTA) updates | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charger | std | — |
| Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability | std | std |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | std |
Convenience14 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power Lift Tailgate with Hands-Free Access and Walk Away Close | std | — |
| Digital Key system 2.0 | std | — |
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | — | std |
| 12 Volt DC Outlet (1st row/Cargo Area, Driver Side) | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Fast Charging USB (x6), 2 in each row | std | — |
| Finger Print Module (FPM), tied to Digital Key | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | — | std |
| Power Lift Tailgate | — | std |
| Programmable Remote Entry | — | std |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (Front Door and Tailgate) | — | std |
| Central door lock | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down All 4 Windows | std | std |
Climate4 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Roof mounted, Rear HVAC vents | std | — |
| Air filter (Cabin) | std | — |
| Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration | std | std |
Seating17 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row 60/40 folding bench seats | std | — |
| 8-way Power adjustable Driver's seat | std | — |
| Full SynTex seating | std | — |
| Ventilated Front Seats | std | — |
| 2nd row one-touch, fold and slide functions | std | — |
| 2nd row one-touch, tilt and slide functions (Passenger RH Side) | std | — |
| 3rd row 50/50 folding seats | std | — |
| 40 / 20 / 40 Split, Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | — | std |
| 60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat | — | std |
| 7-passenger configuration | std | — |
| 8-way Power adjustable Passenger seat | std | — |
| Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row) | — | std |
| Front passenger seat Walk-In switch | std | — |
| Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment | — | std |
| Head Restraints at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| On-Demand In-Trunk Seat Storage | — | std |
| One-Touch Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | — | std |
| Heated Front Seats | std | std |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | std | std |
Interior27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| 12.3-inch color TFT IP cluster with 5-inch HVAC display | std | — |
| 1st row center console with cupholders | std | — |
| 2nd row fixed console | std | — |
| Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4) | — | std |
| Cargo Area Light (LED) | — | std |
| Conventional glove box | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets | — | std |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
| Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total) | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Interior Ambient LED Lighting | — | std |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| LED Frunk light | std | — |
| LED Map light | std | — |
| LED Room light | std | — |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | — | std |
| Rear seat center armrest with cupholders | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Sunglasses Holder | — | std |
| Syntex wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Tilt and telescoping steering column | std | — |
| Front seatback pockets | std | — |
| LED Cargo light | std | — |
| Plastic scuff plates | std | — |
Exterior41 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Projection LED headlamps (Low & High beams) | std | — |
| Power Folding Side Mirrors | std | — |
| 19-inch Alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Front Side Glass | std | — |
| Active Shutter Grille | — | std |
| Aero windshield wipers, front | std | — |
| Body-color outside mirrors | std | — |
| Body-color, auto/powered flush type outside door handles | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Dual Gloss Black Exhaust Finishers | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Gloss black DLO upper beltline and A/B/C pillars | std | — |
| Gloss Black Roof Rails | — | std |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down | std | — |
| Hidden rear wipers | std | — |
| Hyper silver metal paint bumper garnish | std | — |
| Hyper silver metal paint front and rear skid plates | std | — |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | — | std |
| LED Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Fog Lights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | — | std |
| LED positioning headlamps | std | — |
| Matte black active aero flaps | std | — |
| Matte black air intake and bumper garnish | std | — |
| Matte black lower door garnish | std | — |
| Power hood latch/release with gas lift shocks | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Rear LED combination lamps | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Satin chrome DLO lower beltline | std | — |
| Security System | — | std |
| Standard front and rear fascia | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Auto Light Control headlights | std | — |
| Privacy rear door windows and cargo area windows | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | — | std |
| Solar windshield and front door glass | std | — |
| Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain18 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM 4 ™) AWD System | — | opt |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Integrated Drive Modes | — | std |
| AC Adapter | std | — |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | — | std |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Battery heating system | std | — |
| DC Adapter*** | opt | — |
| Dual-Level In-cable control box (ICCB) | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| NACS Charge port, illuminated with Powered Door | std | — |
| On-board charger (OBC) | std | — |
| Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | std | — |
| Regenerative Braking System | std | — |
| Single Electric Motor | std | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | — | std |
| Virtual Engine Sound | std | — |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | std |
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Unit-Body Construction | — | std |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Trailer Hitch Receiver with Rear Recovery Point (without Connector or Ball) | opt | — |
| Cargo Area Bag Hooks | — | std |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia EV9
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 28 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (12), Unspecified (5), Visibility/Wiper (4)
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 26V545000 · 21,290 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V046000 · 42,677 vehicles
Honda Pilot
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 29 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Steering (15), Unspecified (7), Seat Belts (5)
Top recalls
- high Suspension 26V424000 · 3,933 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia EV9Light RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54,900 (base trim) | $42,395 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $54,900 – $71,900 5 trims | $42,395 – $55,195 8 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | EV9 Long Range RWD | Pilot FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 89 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $3,050 |
| EV range | 305 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Kia EV9 or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The Kia EV9 edges it, 89 to 86.4, on fuel & range, safety. The Honda Pilot is ahead on price and performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Kia EV9 scores 89 and the 2026 Honda Pilot 86.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Kia EV9 or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Honda Pilot starts lower — $42,395 against $54,900, a gap of $12,505 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Kia EV9 or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
2026 Kia EV9: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Honda Pilot: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Kia EV9 and the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Where the 2026 Kia EV9 wins: it is rated 89 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $2,200 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $3,050), and lists 48 standard driver-assist features against 37. Where the 2026 Honda Pilot answers: it starts $12,505 lower ($42,395 against $54,900 base MSRP) and carries 132 hp per ton against 84.2. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.