Kia EV9 vs BMW iX

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia EV9 and BMW iX. The Kia EV9 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore and BMW iX price is Rs. 1.21 Crore.

EV9 GT-Line 99.8 kWh vs iX xDrive 40 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	EV9	iX
Price	Rs. 1.30 Crore	Rs. 1.21 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	-
Power	-	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric

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Kia EV9

GT-Line 99.8 kWh

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW iX

xDrive 40

Rs. 1.21 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia EV9

GT-Line 99.8 kWh

BMW iX

xDrive 40

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Not Applicable
Battery	Lithium Ion, 99.8 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Lithium Ion, 76.6 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Motor Performance	379 bhp, 700 Nm	322 bhp, 630 Nm
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	200	200
Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 24 mins, 350 kW charger
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic, Sport Mode	Automatic
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Five-link
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 50 R20	255 / 50 R21
Rear Tyres	275 / 50 R20	255 / 50 R21
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS	Level 2	Level 1
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, Third Row Passenger Side, Front Centre, Rear Curtain)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning		Warning Only
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist	Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Rear	LED - Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)	Yes (6)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Ride Height Adjustment		Optional

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	14.9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	14 Speakers	18 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Row
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Brown and Black)	Dual Tone (Interior design Suite Leather Castanea)
Wrappings		Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat	50:50	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty	Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Not Applicable	Digital
Gear Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Snow White Pearl	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Ocean Blue	Sophisto Grey brilliant (metallic)
	Pebble Gray	Mineral White Metallic
	Panthera Metal	Phytonic Blue Metallic
	Aurora Black Pearl	Aventurine Red metallic
		Oxide Grey Metallic
		Storm Bay Metallic

Used Cars in India

62 Used iX

Rs. 57.5 Lakhonwards

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EV9 vs iX Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia EV9 and BMW iX?

Kia EV9 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore and BMW iX price is Rs. 1.21 Crore. Hence BMW iX is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Kia EV9 vs BMW iX

Length Width Height	5015 mm * 1980 mm * 1780 mm	4953 mm * 1967 mm * 1695 mm
Ground Clearance	198 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	3100	3000

Seating Capacity	6 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5

Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Body Coloured
Body Kit
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Regenerative Braking
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)
Portable EV Charging Cable

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Third Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited Kms	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty		8 Years / 160000 Km