2026 Kia EV9 vs 2026 Toyota Highlander
The Kia EV9 wins clearly, 90.1 to 76.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota Highlander is ahead on safety.
2026 Kia EV9
The 2026 Kia EV9 is sold in the U.S. as a electric large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV9 Long Range RWD, is EPA-rated at…
2026 Toyota Highlander
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Highlander Hybrid …
2026 Kia EV9
Clear winThe Kia EV9 wins clearly, 90.1 to 76.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota Highlander is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Kia EV9overall 90.1 | 2026 Toyota Highlanderoverall 76.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 44.6 |
| Safetyw 4 | 82.6 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 90.1 | 76.3 |
Kia EV9: model-level data · Toyota Highlander: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia EV9
Top recalls
- highAir Bags26V545000 · 21,290 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V046000 · 42,677 vehicles
Toyota Highlander
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia EV9 | Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | EV9 Long Range RWD | Highlander Hybrid AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 89 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $1,800 |
| 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 Toyota Highlander?
The Kia EV9 wins clearly, 90.1 to 76.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota Highlander is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Kia EV9 scores 90.1 and the 2026 Toyota Highlander 76.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Kia EV9 or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
2026 Kia EV9: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Toyota Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.