Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.3 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the higher listed output at 408 hp; 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD is rated at 384 hp, a difference of 24 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro at 664 Nm and 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD at 600 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro carries the longer listed range at 498 km, against 490 km for 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 19.2 kWh/100km; 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is listed at 19.8 kWh/100km. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 258 kW, compared with 170 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 828 litres versus 569 litres, a difference of 259 litres. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 2,500 kg. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD is 95 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD has the lower listed starting price at $57,200, compared with $75,200 for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.