Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.3 seconds, compared with 6.2 seconds for 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the higher listed output at 384 hp; 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD is rated at 290 hp, a difference of 94 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD at 600 Nm and 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD at 380 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 828 litres versus 425 litres, a difference of 403 litres. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD is listed at 2,268 kg. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD is 11 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD has the lower listed starting price at $55,250, compared with $57,200 for 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.