Comparing the Kia EV9 and the BMW iX1 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia EV9 is available at ₹13,000,000, while the BMW iX1 is priced at ₹6,699,000. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW iX1's N/A (Electric), producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 313 bhp (xDrive30) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67) | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 313 bhp (xDrive30) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 494 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast (800V): 24 min (10-80%) / AC: ~12 hours | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 800V Ultra-Fast (350 kW compatible) | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) |
| Range | 600+ km (WLTP RWD) | 440 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - i-Pedal + Paddle-Shift Regen | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 2610 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 194 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 2060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - VDIM | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
