2026 Kia K8 3.5L GDI LX vs 2026 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Dive
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia K8 vs Tesla Model Y, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia K8: AED 195,000Tesla Model Y: AED 189,990Tesla Model Y is AED 5,010 cheaper (3%).
- LengthKia K8: 5015 mmTesla Model Y: 4751 mmKia K8 is 264 mm longer.
- SeatingKia K8: 5 SeaterTesla Model Y: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia K8 or Tesla Model Y?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Tesla Model Y is AED 5,010 cheaper (3%). Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
K8 3.5L GDI LX
AED 195,000*
Tesla
Model Y Rear-Wheel Dive
AED 189,990*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6.0
3500
237
313
Petrol
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No. Of Cylinders
6.0
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Displacement (cc)
3500
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Power (hp)
237
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Peak Torque (Nm)
313
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Fuel Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
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-
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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No. of Gears
8-speed
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Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
64
8
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Fuel Tank Size (L)
64
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Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
8
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Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
6.9
250
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0 to 100 (s)
6.9
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Top Speed (km/h)
250
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Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Motor Type
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No. of Motors
-
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
-
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Range (km)
-
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4
5015
1875
1455
2895
1625
245/45R18
245/45R18
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4
4751
1921
1624
2890
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-
-
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Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
5015
4751
Width (mm)
1875
1921
Height (mm)
1455
1624
Wheelbase (mm)
2895
2890
Weight (kg)
1625
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Front Tyres
245/45R18
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Rear Tyres
245/45R18
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Cargo Space (L)
-
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Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist