USA EV Comparison: Kia EV9 Long Range AWD vs EV9 GT vs Audi Q8 e-tron S
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General Info
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2025-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Announced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea, USA | South Korea | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | $63900 | $80000 | $89900 |
| Price USA (Used) | $43995 | - Price USA (Used) | $65915 |
| GCC Score | 7.3 | 7.1 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 283 mi | 250 mi | 253 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 318 mi | 314 mi | 285 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 274 mi | 252 mi | 238 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 99.8 kWh | 99.8 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 96 kWh | 96 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 35 kWh/100 mi | 38.1 kWh/100 mi | 44.5 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.85 mi/kWh | 2.63 mi/kWh | 2.25 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 5.1 | 3.8 |
Charging
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 10.9 kW | 10.9 kW | 9.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 210 kW | 210 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 7.9 | 6.8 |
Performance
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 283 kW | 373 kW | 370 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 380 hp | 501 hp | 496 hp |
| Motor Torque | 443 lb-ft | 545 lb-ft | 718 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7 s | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 137 mph | 130 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.4 | 6.4 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 197.4 in | 193.5 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 90.6 in | 90.6 in | 86.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.9 in | 77.9 in | 77.8 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 70.1 in | 64.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 122 in | 115.3 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Kia EV9 GT | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6, 7 | 6, 7 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5688 lb | 5838 lb | 6118 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 20.2 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 84.5 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.8 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 5000 lb | 3300 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 9 | 9.1 | 7.7 |
