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Hongqi E-HS9 vs Aiways U6 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (68,600 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hongqi E-HS9 or Aiways U6?

Hongqi E-HS9 vs Aiways U6: Key differences

Hongqi E-HS9

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Aiways U6

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-HS9

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Aiways U6 is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,272 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Aiways U6 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 110 km more than the Aiways U6.

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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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers clearly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Aiways U6 takes 7 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Aiways U6 is clearly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 915 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aiways U6 offers clearly more boot space – 472 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 472 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi E-HS9 carries slightly more – 475 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 is clearly 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Price
41,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Electric Range
405 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
1,790 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
1,641 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
405 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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
670 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
405 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

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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