Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro vs Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh)
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify
On running cost, the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro saves more versus petrol (about ₹82,733/year). On-road price is a Delhi estimate; pick your city on each model's page. Full side-by-side below.
Pick the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro for more power and a bigger battery; choose the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) for a lower price and a lower on-road cost. Leads 3-2 of 9 tracked specs.
| Head-to-head 9 specs compared |  Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro ₹1,32,00,000 Wins 2 of 9 |  Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) ₹1,29,91,312 Wins 3 of 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,32,00,000 | ₹1,29,91,312Best |
| On-road (Delhi, est.) | ₹1,36,62,000 | ₹1,34,46,008Best |
| Range | 600 km ARAI | 561 km ARAI |
| Battery | 114 kWhBest | 99.8 kWh |
| Charging | ~10-80% in ~31 min on up to 170kW DC; AC up to 11kW wallbox. Range figure is WLTP | 10-80% in ~24 min on 350kW DC; 11 kW AC home wallbox charging. Supports 400V and 800V. V2L output 3.68 kW. |
| Motor | 300 kWBest | 282.6 kW |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | - |
| Est. annual saving vs petrol | ₹82,733 | ₹82,733 |
| Est. insurance (year 1) | ₹4,62,000 | ₹4,54,696Best |
"real" = independently tested real-world range; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Bars scale each row to the leader; "Best" marks the stronger value. On-road and insurance are Delhi estimates, not quotes.
Full details: Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro · Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh)
FAQ
Which is better, the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro or the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh)?
Pick the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro for more power and a bigger battery; choose the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) for a lower price and a lower on-road cost.
Is the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro or the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) cheaper?
The Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹1,29,91,312 versus ₹1,32,00,000. On-road in Delhi, the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) is cheaper (₹1,34,46,008).
Which has more real-world range, the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro or the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh)?
A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.