Global EV Comparison: Kia EV9 GT vs Polestar 3 Long Range Performance vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | China, USA | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €89990 | €88190 | €98050 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €84970 |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 6.9 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 402 km | 449 km | 407 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 505 km | 560 km | 471 km |
| Range (GCC) | 406 km | 451 km | 390 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 99.8 kWh | 111 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 96 kWh | 107 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 23.6 kWh/100 km | 23.7 kWh/100 km | 27.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.23 km/kWh | 4.21 km/kWh | 3.68 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.1 | 5.6 | 4 |
Charging
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 10.5 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 210 kW | 250 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
Performance
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Audi Q8 Sportback 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) | 373 kW | 380 kW | 370 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 501 hp | 510 hp | 496 hp |
| Motor Torque | 739 Nm | 910 Nm | 973 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.7 s | 4.5 s |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5015 mm | 4900 mm | 4915 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2300 mm | 2120 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1980 mm | 1968 mm | 1976 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | 1627 mm | 1617 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2985 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6, 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2648 kg | 2584 kg | 2725 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 333 l | 484 l | 528 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2393 l | 1411 l | 1567 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 52 l | 32 l | 62 l |
| Towing Capacity | 2500 kg | 2200 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 9.1 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
