Comparing the 2025 Kia EV9 Light vs 2024 Kia Forte EX Premium

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MSRP starting at:

63,793

60 months lease
196 @ 7.79 %*
+HST & License/wk 0 cash down
Light RWD
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2024 Kia Forte EX Premium

MSRP starting at:

29,792

84 months financing
104 @ 6.99 %*
+HST & License/wk 0 cash down
EX Premium IVT

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP 63,793 28,844
EPA Classification Small SUV 2WD Midsize Cars
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6
Engine Type Electric Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 215 147 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 258 132 @ 4500
Passenger Capacity 7 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 2WD Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) L/100 km 8.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) L/100 km 6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) L/100 km 8.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) L/100 km 6 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Electric Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122
Fuel System MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 215 147 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 258 132 @ 4500
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 1 1
Trans Description Cont. Automatic CVT w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.68 - 0.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.82
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 13.16 4.89
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 7 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 158.8 93.5
Front Head Room (in) 41.2 38.8
Front Leg Room (in) 41.4 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 61.6 56.1
Front Hip Room (in) 59.4 53
Second Head Room (in) 39.8 37.5
Second Leg Room (in) 42.8 35.7
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Rear Wheel Drive Standard N/A
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
Electric Fuel System Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
1-Speed A/T Standard N/A
Electric Motor Standard N/A
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
Front Wheel Drive N/A Standard
4 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
Gasoline Fuel N/A Standard
CVT Transmission N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Tires - Front Performance N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance N/A Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard N/A
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System Standard N/A
3rd Row Seat Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard N/A
Power Passenger Seat Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard N/A
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Power Liftgate Standard N/A
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Standard N/A
Power Folding Mirrors Standard N/A
HD Radio Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard N/A
Hands-Free Liftgate Standard Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Cloth Seats N/A Standard
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
Headlights-Auto-Leveling N/A Standard
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