BMW iX3 vs Kia EV9
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW iX3 and the Kia EV9 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. and KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary). Last verified .
Photo: BMW AG (bmw.com.au), via bmw.com.au.
BMW iX3
iX3 40 variant
- SRP
- ₱5,998,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱104,376
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia EV9
GT-Line variant
- SRP
- ₱5,988,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱104,202
How they differ
- The Kia EV9 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱5,988,000, which is ₱10,000 (0%) below the BMW iX3 at ₱5,998,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the EV9 is estimated at ₱104,202 a month against ₱104,376 for the iX3, a difference of ₱174 a month.
- The EV9 makes more power (384 PS against 320 PS for the iX3).
- The EV9 has more torque (700 Nm against 500 Nm for the iX3).
- The iX3 claims the longer range (805 km against 505 km for the EV9).
- The EV9 has the larger battery (99.8 kWh against 82.6 kWh for the iX3).
- The EV9 is the longer vehicle (5,015 mm against 4,782 mm for the iX3).
- The EV9 seats 6, the iX3 seats 5.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW iX3iX3 40, ₱5,998,000 | Kia EV9GT-Line, ₱5,988,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Electric | Dual permanent magnet synchronous motors |
| Max power (differs) | 320 PS | 384 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 500 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 82.6 kWh | 99.8 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion |
| Electric range (differs) | n/a | 505 km |
| Motor power (differs) | 235 kW | n/a |
| DC fast charging (differs) | 300 kW | n/a |
| Charging time (differs) | n/a | AC 11 kW: 10-100% in 9 h 45 min; DC 50 kW: 10-80% in 83 min; DC 350 kW: 10-80% in 24 min |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Rear-wheel drive | AWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4782 mm | 5015 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1895 mm | 1980 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1635 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2897 mm | 3100 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 177 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 2160 kg | 2612 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | n/a | 6.19 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 5 | 6 |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 520 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | MacPherson multi-link |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | 5-link multi-link |
| Front brake (differs) | n/a | Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | n/a | Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 285/45R21 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | 21" alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS with multi-collision brake |
| Airbags (differs) | n/a | 8 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | n/a | Smart cruise control, blind-spot view monitor with collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, forward collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, 360-degree surround view monitor |
| Stability control (differs) | n/a | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist and trailer stability assist |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | n/a | 12.3" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Meridian audio |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 12.3" LCD panoramic display with head-up display |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Small-cube projection LED with intelligent front lighting |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Smart entry with push-button start |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Vehicle-to-load (exterior and interior), camera-type side mirrors, 52 L front trunk |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) |
| Battery warranty (differs) | n/a | 8 years or 160,000 km (EV high-voltage battery) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.