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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Kia EV3 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Kia EV3?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Kia EV3: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia EV3 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,646 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Kia EV3. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers visibly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 182 km more than the Kia EV3.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers considerably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 385 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV3 is marginally lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers somewhat more boot space – 502 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback holds a decisive overall lead 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 £53,800
A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 572 - 754 km
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Reviews Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

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Mark
9 May 2026, 14:15:42

Audi much better quality than Tesla

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pedro
8 May 2026, 11:01:53

Aesthetically it seems nicer to me, and I think it's better soundproofed.

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24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

A good car for a small family. Easy and practical.

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Kia EV3

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
572 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
413 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
385 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
195 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
Is the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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