Audi Q5 Sportback vs Kia EV9 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$150
- Q5 Sportback: 53 hp more, 2,400 lb more towing.
- EV9: $825 a year less on energy, 4.8 in more rear legroom.
- EV9 wins 5 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q5 Sportback | EV9 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $56,395 | $56,545 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 215 hp | Q5 Sportback |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | Q5 Sportback |
| MPG or MPGe | 24 mpg | 88 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,600 | $775 | EV9 |
| EV range | N/A | 230 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 53.1 cu ft to 57.1 cu ft | 81.7 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.6 cu ft | 43.5 cu ft | EV9 |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 42.8 in | EV9 |
| Front legroom | 40.6 in to 40.9 in | 41.4 in | N/A |
| Length | 185.7 in | 197.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,376 lb | 5,106 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,400 lb | 2,000 lb | Q5 Sportback |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | EV9 |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 7.0 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s tested | 7.7 s tested | Q5 Sportback |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | EV9 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 Sportback TFSI Premium AWD $55,100 | EV9 Light RWD $54,900 | $200 |
| EV9 Light RWD $54,900 | Q5 Sportback TFSI Premium AWD $55,100 | $200 |
Cost to run
EV9 costs $4,799 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q5 Sportback | EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $56,395 | $56,545 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $775 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $4,651 |
| Total, 6 years | $65,995 | $61,196 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Q5 Sportback wins.
EV9 wins if MPG weight is 8 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | EV9 | 52% |
| Power | Q5 Sportback | 20% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Q5 Sportback | 55% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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