Kia EV9 vs Nissan Armada
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Armada
Overview
| Spec | Kia EV9Light | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Light | SV |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia EV9Light | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $54,900 (best) | $58,840 |
| Lowest listing price | $47,405 | $12,900 (best) |
| Median listing price | $60,418 (best) | $63,660 |
| Highest listing price | $76,975 (best) | $84,560 |
| For sale now | 42 | 68 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia EV9Light | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | 88 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 230 mi (best) | — |
| Battery capacity | 76 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 8.1 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 23.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia EV9Light | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 425 hp (best) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | — | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia EV9Light | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 84.9 cu ft | 97.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 8,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,899 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,106 lbs (best) | 5,676 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 9.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 122 in (best) | 121.1 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 209.6 in (best) |
| Width | 77.9 in | 83.3 in (best) |
| Height | 68.9 in | 76.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia EV9Light | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Kia EV9 | Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Light $54,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SV $58,840 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Light Long Range $57,900 MSRP | SV $61,840 MSRP |
| 3 | Wind $63,900 MSRP | SL $63,530 MSRP |
| 4 | Land $68,900 MSRP | SL $66,530 MSRP |
| 5 | GT-Line $71,900 MSRP | Platinum $70,490 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Platinum $73,490 MSRP |
| 7 | — | PRO-4X $74,300 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Platinum Reserve $77,550 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Platinum Reserve $80,550 MSRP |
| 10 | — | NISMO $79,530 MSRP |
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Kia EV9 vs Nissan Armada FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Kia EV9 or 2026 Nissan Armada?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Kia EV9 vs 2026 Nissan Armada on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Kia EV9 or 2026 Nissan Armada?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia EV9 starts lower at $54,900. Live Kia EV9 listings start at $47,405. Live Nissan Armada listings start at $12,900.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Kia EV9 or 2026 Nissan Armada?
- The 2026 Kia EV9 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (54,900).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Kia EV9 or 2026 Nissan Armada?
- The 2026 Nissan Armada leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Kia EV9 or 2026 Nissan Armada?
- The 2026 Kia EV9 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (305).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Kia EV9 or 2026 Nissan Armada?
- The 2026 Nissan Armada leads on horsepower in this comparison (460).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Kia EV9 or 2026 Nissan Armada?
- The 2026 Nissan Armada leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Kia EV9 or 2026 Nissan Armada?
- The 2026 Nissan Armada leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Kia EV9 vs 2026 Nissan Armada?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia EV9 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Nissan Armada (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).