2027 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2027 Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 wins clearly, 100 to 69.2, on fuel & range.
2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
2027 Kia EV9
The 2027 Kia EV9 is sold in the U.S. as an electric large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV9 Long Range RWD, is EPA-rated a…
2027 Kia EV9
Clear winThe Kia EV9 wins clearly, 100 to 69.2, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia EV9overall 100 | 2027 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 69.2 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 28.1 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 69.2 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia EV9
Kia EV9: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Kia EV9 wins
- It is rated 89 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $2,850).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
1 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia EV9 | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $40,800 |
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.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia EV9
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Traverse
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia EV9 | Chevrolet TraverseLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $40,800 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $40,800 – $56,100 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | EV9 Long Range RWD | Traverse FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 89 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $2,850 |
| EV range | 305 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia EV9 or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Kia EV9 wins clearly, 100 to 69.2, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia EV9 scores 100 and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse 69.2. 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 2027 Kia EV9 or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
2027 Kia EV9: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Traverse: no NHTSA rating yet, 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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Kia EV9 and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
Where the 2027 Kia EV9 wins: it is rated 89 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $2,850). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.