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Kia EV9 vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 65,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Audi Q8 e-tron?

Kia EV9 vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Audi Q8 e-tron

  • barely more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV9

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 EV9 is a bit cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,466 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV9 is marginally more efficient: consuming 19.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 32 km more than the Kia EV9.

Q8 e-tron

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 Kia EV9 offers barely more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers noticeably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 233 Nm more.

EV9

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, Kia EV9 is marginally lighter – 2,392 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more boot space – 569 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 236 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries marginally more – 615 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 595 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
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
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
-
Length
4,915 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
-
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
515 - 595 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
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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