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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Kia EV9

Comparing the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron (from $74,400) with the 2025 Kia EV9 (from $54,900). The Q8 e-tron offers 285 miles of range while the EV9 offers 230 miles.

Quick Take

Audi Q8 e-tron packs the most punch, while Kia EV9 fits families best.

Audi Q8 e-tron

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Audi Q8 e-tron

Most Powerful

  • Up to 496 hp
  • 0-60 mph as quick as 4.2s
  • 130 mph top speed
Kia EV9

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Kia EV9

Best for Families

  • Seats 7
  • 81.7 cu ft cargo capacity
  • 197.4" long
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$74,400 - $89,800
$54,900 - $73,900
Range
253-300 miles
230-304 miles
Horsepower
402-496 hp
201-379 hp
0-60 mph
4.2-5.4 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
Battery Size
106 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
7
Top Speed
124-130 mph
118 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
31 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
13 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
193.5"
197.4"
Width
76.7"
77.9"
Height
65.5"
70.1"
Cargo Capacity
56.4 cu ft
81.7 cu ft

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Kia EV9: Which Should You Buy?

The Kia EV9 starts at $54,900, undercutting the Audi Q8 e-tron ($74,400) by about $19,500.

In its longest-range configuration the Kia EV9 covers up to 304 miles, 4 more than the Audi Q8 e-tron's maximum of 300. At a DC fast charger, the Kia EV9 goes from 10-80% in about 20 minutes vs 31 for the Audi Q8 e-tron.

The Kia EV9 seats 7 to the Audi Q8 e-tron's 5. The Kia EV9 offers 81.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 56.4 for the Audi Q8 e-tron.

Bottom line: pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you want the most power, or the Kia EV9 if you need room for the whole crew.

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