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Audi A8 vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Hongqi E-HS9?

Audi A8 vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • only slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A8

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.

Hongqi E-HS9 is markedly cheaper – starting at 68,600 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,804 £.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 457 km more than the Audi A8.

E-HS9

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 A8 offers only slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers a bit more torque with 800 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

A8

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: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is visibly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 670 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers significantly more boot space – 390 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 390 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 is slightly 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 £68,600
E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 465 - 515 km
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Audi A8

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Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 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
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hongqi
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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