Compare the2025 Toyota SequoiaVS 2024 Kia EV9

The Toyota Sequoia has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The EV9 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Sequoia has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The EV9 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Sequoia has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The EV9 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The Sequoia has standard Safety Connect™, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The EV9 doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the Sequoia and the EV9 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available four-wheel drive.

The Sequoia’s 5 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the EV9 runs out after 100,000 miles.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Sequoia for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Kia doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the EV9.

There are over 56 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Kia dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Sequoia’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Kia vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota second in reliability, above the industry average. With 40 more problems per 100 vehicles, Kia is ranked 8th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Kia vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in overall reliability. Kia is ranked 10th.

The Sequoia’s 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 236 more horsepower (437 vs. 201) and 325 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 258) than the EV9 Light Long Range’s standard electric motor. The Sequoia’s 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 222 more horsepower (437 vs. 215) and 325 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 258) than the EV9 Light’s standard electric motor. The Sequoia’s 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 58 more horsepower (437 vs. 379) and 140 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 443) than the EV9 Land/Wind’s standard electric motors. The Sequoia’s 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 58 more horsepower (437 vs. 379) and 67 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 516) than the EV9 GT-Line’s standard electric motors.

For better traction, the Sequoia has larger standard tires than the EV9 (265/70R18 vs. 255/60R19).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Sequoia Capstone has standard 22-inch wheels. The EV9’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The Toyota Sequoia’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Kia EV9 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Sequoia has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the EV9; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Sequoia offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The EV9’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is 1.7 inches wider in the front and 1.6 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the EV9.

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia SR5 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the EV9 (8.4 vs. 7.8 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Sequoia TRD Pro’s minimum ground clearance is 1.3 inches higher than on the EV9 (9.1 vs. 7.8 inches).

The Sequoia has standard seating for 8 passengers; the EV9 can only carry up to 7.

The Sequoia has 3.2 inches more front hip room, 3.4 inches more front shoulder room, 2.9 inches more rear hip room, 1.8 inches more rear shoulder room, 2.9 inches more third row legroom, 9 inches more third row hip room and 7.6 inches more third row shoulder room than the EV9.

The Sequoia’s cargo area provides more volume than the EV9.

The Sequoia’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the liftgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The EV9’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Sequoia’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the EV9’s (9120 vs. 2000 pounds).

The Toyota Sequoia has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Kia charges extra for Homelink® on the EV9.

The Toyota Sequoia outsold the Kia EV9 by almost 20 to one during 2023.