USA EV Comparison: Kia EV9 GT vs Audi Q8 e-tron S vs Q8 Sportback e-tron S
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General Info
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2023-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | Belgium, China | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | $80000 | $89900 | $92600 |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $65915 | $67950 |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 250 mi | 253 mi | 253 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 314 mi | 285 mi | 293 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 252 mi | 238 mi | 242 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 99.8 kWh | 114 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 96 kWh | 106 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 38.1 kWh/100 mi | 44.5 kWh/100 mi | 43.8 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.63 mi/kWh | 2.25 mi/kWh | 2.28 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.1 | 3.9 | 4 |
Charging
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 10.9 kW | 9.6 kW | 9.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 210 kW | 170 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
Performance
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 373 kW | 370 kW | 370 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 501 hp | 496 hp | 496 hp |
| Motor Torque | 545 lb-ft | 718 lb-ft | 718 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s | 4.2 s |
| Top Speed | 137 mph | 130 mph | 130 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.4 in | 193.5 in | 193.5 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 90.6 in | 86.2 in | 86.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.9 in | 77.8 in | 77.8 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 64.2 in | 63.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 115.3 in | 115.3 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6, 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5838 lb | 6118 lb | 6118 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 20.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 84.5 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.8 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 5000 lb | 3300 lb | 3300 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 9.1 | 7.7 | 7.5 |
