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2026 Ford Explorer vs 2026 Kia EV9

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 24 MPG vs 89 MPG combined — Kia EV9 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2800 vs $850 — Kia EV9 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Electricity
Specification 2026 Ford Explorer 2026 Kia EV9
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineElectricity
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic (A1)
Cylinders4
Displacement (L)2.3
City MPG20100
Highway MPG2978
Combined MPG2489
Annual Fuel Cost$2800$850
CO₂ (g/mile)377.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/109/10
EPA GHG Score5/1010/10
🚗 2026 Ford Explorer

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Kia EV9

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 89 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Electricity. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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