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Hongqi E-HS9 vs Aiways U5 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (68,600 £ vs 33,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hongqi E-HS9 or Aiways U5?

Hongqi E-HS9 vs Aiways U5: Key differences

Hongqi E-HS9

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Aiways U5

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

E-HS9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Aiways U5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,900 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,652 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Aiways U5 is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 105 km more than the Aiways U5.

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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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers considerably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Aiways U5 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Aiways U5 is considerably lighter – 1,720 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 985 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aiways U5 offers significantly more boot space – 432 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 432 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi E-HS9 carries marginally more – 475 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 holds a slight edge 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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Top car — 3.5 YEARS and 95,000 km and I haven't regretted it! Also, it only cost €33,000 in 2022 with the subsidy, and the ID.4 was totally bare‑bones.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Price
33,900 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Electric Range
400 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Curb weight
1,720 - 1,770 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
432 L
Length
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Length
4,680 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
385 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
551 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
670 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
405 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hongqi
Brand
Aiways
What drivetrain options does the Hongqi E-HS9 have?

The Hongqi E-HS9 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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