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Audi A3 Limousine vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 54,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Kia EV9?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Kia EV9: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Kia EV9

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  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,906 £.

EV9

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 offers noticeably more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers noticeably more torque with 740 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is significantly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 1,047 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers markedly more boot space – 425 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries a bit more – 615 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is narrowly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £54,600
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 443 - 563 km
Audi A3 Limousine
Kia EV9

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
542 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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