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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 54,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Kia EV9?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Kia EV9: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is barely cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 763 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is significantly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 191 km more than the Kia EV9.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers very slightly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers a bit more torque with 855 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Sportback

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 A6 e-tron Sportback is marginally lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers markedly more boot space – 502 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries a bit more – 615 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is far ahead overall 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
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
Kia EV9

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback wraps futuristic electric technology in elegant, coupe-like proportions, so you arrive looking sharp without shouting for attention. Inside, refined materials and a calm, driver-focused layout make it a convincing choice for buyers who want quiet, effortless performance with a dash of everyday practicality — the kind of car that raises eyebrows without saying a word.

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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 A6 e-tron Sportback
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
443 - 563 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
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
542 - 615 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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