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Audi Q6 e-tron vs Kia EV9
Selected trimquattroChange trim381 mi · 100 kWh · £68,975
Selected trimAirChange trim349 mi · 99.8 kWh · £66,645
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi Q6 e-tron leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Kia EV9 counters with the lowest price.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi Q6 e-tron if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Audi Q6 e-tron wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueAudi
Audi
5.8
Kia
4.6
Motorway RangeAudi
Audi
7.9
Kia
6.2
FamilyAudi
Audi
8
Kia
6.1
ChargingAudi
Audi
8.2
Kia
7.6
Cost Per MileAudi
Audi
3.7
Kia
2.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Audi Q6 e-tron
quattro
- 32 miles more WLTP range
- 193 litres more boot space
- 60 kW faster rapid charging
- 135 kW more power
- 3.5s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1100 kg more towing capacity
- 1 more year of battery warranty
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Kia EV9Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £68,975 | £66,645 (better) |
| Official range | 381 miles (better) | 349 miles |
| Boot space | 526 L (better) | 333 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 22 min (better) | 24 min |
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 sec (better) | 9.4 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi Q6 e-tron
Kia EV9
Length
Audi Q6 e-tron4,771mm-244mm
Kia EV95,015mm
Width
Audi Q6 e-tron1,939mm-41mm
Kia EV91,980mm
Height
Audi Q6 e-tron1,685mm-95mm
Kia EV91,780mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Kia EV9Air |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,771 mm | 5,015 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,939 mm (better) | 1,980 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,193 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m (better) | 12.3 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 461 mm spare (better) | 420 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Kia EV9Air |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 526 L (better) | 333 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1529 L (better) | 828 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 90 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 2,000 kg (better) | 900 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi Q6 e-tron
- 381 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 270 kW, faster than 85% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- Braked towing capacity of 2,000 kg, a stronger tow rating than 80% of SUVs we track.
Kia EV9
- A 90 L frunk, one of 11 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 90 L or more.
- At 5,015 mm, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- 3,100 mm wheelbase, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |  Kia EV9 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.77m | 5.01m+244mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.98m+41mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | Not available |
| Height | 1.69m | 1.78m+95mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.89m | 3.10m+211mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 526L (better) | 333L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1529L (better) | 828L |
| Frunk | Not available | 90L |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.1m (better) | 12.3m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,150kg (better) | 2,492kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000kg (better) | 900kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 99.8kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 381 mi (better) | 349 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW (better) | 210kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £68,975 | £66,645 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2023+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Kia EV9Air |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 381 miles (better) | 349 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 318 miles (better) | 291 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 22 min (better) | 24 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW (better) | 210 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.9 kWh | 99.8 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NCMA |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Kia EV9Air |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 sec (better) | 9.4 sec |
| Power | 285 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Torque | 485 Nm (better) | 350 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Audi Q6 e-tron
quattro
Kia EV9
Air
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Audi Q6 e-tron
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant92%
Vulnerable Road Users81%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Kia EV9 Air
Tested 2023
Adult Occupant84%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Kia EV9Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years (better) | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag firm ride comfort, infotainment & software, dealer & service support. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Audi Q6 e-tron
quattro
Owners love
- Owners describe the handling as sharp and agile, feeling smaller to drive than its size suggests.
- Standard equipment is generous even on the Sport, with adaptive cruise, lane keeping, keyless entry and heated seats and steering wheel.
- The deep boot and large front storage area are praised as practical.
Watch out for
- The ride on sports suspension and larger wheels, notably the Edition 1 on 21-inch wheels, is widely described as too firm for the price.
- Several owners find road and wind noise more noticeable than in the older e-tron and Q8 e-tron.
- Early cars had software faults: a digital key that needed a dealer update, missing Wi-Fi connection and infotainment errors.
Owner tips
- Test drive the exact wheel and suspension combination you are considering, as the ride varies a lot across versions.
- A Sport or S line on smaller wheels is the comfort pick according to owners.
Kia EV9
Air
Owners love
- Owners love the space: seven proper seats, a big boot and a calm, comfortable cabin for long family trips.
- It charges quickly, holding high power to about 80% on an 800-volt rapid charger.
- Owners report about 300 miles in mild weather, enough to make long journeys easy.
Watch out for
- Several owners report early electrical faults, most often a 12V battery that drains overnight and leaves the car dead.
- When faults need parts, owners report long waits at dealers and poor after-sales support, including a few battery-module repairs that took months.
- Smaller niggles recur: tyre-pressure warnings, parking-sensor faults and software glitches.
Owner tips
- Ask whether the car has had any 12V battery, sensor or battery-module work, and see the invoices.
- Check every camera, parking sensor and the tyre-pressure display before you buy.
Buying options
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Kia EV9
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Kia EV9
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi Q6 e-tron worth the extra £2,330 over the Kia EV9?
The Audi Q6 e-tron costs £2,330 more than the Kia EV9. For that premium it adds 32 miles more WLTP range, 60 kW faster peak rapid charging and 193 litres more boot space. The Kia EV9 is not just cheaper - it also offers 2 more seats (7 versus 5). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Audi Q6 e-tron comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi Q6 e-tron or the Kia EV9?
The Kia EV9 is £2,330 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV9 comes out roughly £2,250 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi Q6 e-tron and Kia EV9 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 318 miles for the Audi Q6 e-tron and 291 miles for the Kia EV9 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi Q6 e-tron goes roughly 27 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 22-24 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi Q6 e-tron or the Kia EV9?
The Audi Q6 e-tron is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 41 mm narrower than the Kia EV9. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 461 mm of total clearance for the Audi Q6 e-tron and about 420 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV9.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi Q6 e-tron or the Kia EV9?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi Q6 e-tron and 89% for the Kia EV9. That gives the Kia EV9 a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. The Audi Q6 e-tron has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia EV9.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .