USA EV Comparison: Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro vs Kia EV9 GT Line AWD

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General Info

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $71900. The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $25950 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Kia EV9 GT Line AWD
Years of Production 2020-2022 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium, China South Korea, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $71900
Price USA (Used) $25950 $46995
GCC Score 6.4 7.1

Range and Efficiency

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022).

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Kia EV9 GT Line AWD
Range (EPA) 218 mi 280 mi
Range (WLTP) 281 mi 314 mi
Range (GCC) 218 mi 267 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 95 kWh 99.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 86.5 kWh 96 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 39.7 kWh/100 mi 36 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.52 mi/kWh 2.78 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.1 5.8

Charging

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD (2023-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 210 kW, while the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) maxes out at 155 kW.

The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia EV9 GT Line AWD (2023-…) is limited to 10.9 kW.

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Kia EV9 GT Line AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 10.9 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 155 kW 210 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 6.7 7.9

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) has more power, the Kia EV9 GT Line AWD (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Kia EV9 GT Line AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 283 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 380 hp
Motor Torque 490 lb-ft 516 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.5 s 5 s
Top Speed 124 mph 124 mph
Performance Score 5.5 5.6

Dimensions

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD (2023-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Kia EV9 GT Line AWD
Length 193 in 197.4 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.2 in 90.6 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.2 in 77.9 in
Height 63.6 in 70.1 in
Wheelbase 115.3 in 122 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) features a larger trunk, but the Kia EV9 GT Line AWD (2023-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022).

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Kia EV9 GT Line AWD
Number of Seats 5 6, 7
Curb Weight 5754 lb 5800 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 21.7 ft3 20.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 58.4 ft3 84.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2.1 ft3 1.8 ft3
Towing Capacity 4000 lb 5000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.6 9.1
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