Audi e-tron S vs Kia EV9: Specs Compared
Also searched as Kia EV9 vs Audi e-tron S specs — both orientations show this same side-by-side comparison.
The Kia EV9 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 89 mpg combined versus 75 mpg for the Audi e-tron S, a 14 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 3 measured categories, the Kia EV9 leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2022–2023
Audi e-tron S
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 8 configurations
2024–2026
Kia EV9
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 13 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Audi e-tron S | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 75 mpg | 89 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 73 mpg | 101 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 78 mpg | 78 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,000 | $850 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2022–2023 | 2024–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 8 | 13 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Audi e-tron S vs Kia EV9 dimensions and size
The Kia EV9 is 4.3 inches longer than the Audi e-tron S on a wheelbase 6.7 inches longer, and 368.2 lbs lighter. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Audi e-tron S (2023) | Kia EV9 (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 197.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 76.4 in | 78 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 64.2 in | 68.9 in | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.4 in | 122 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb weight | 6,019 lbs | 5,650 lbs | 368 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Audi e-tron S vs Kia EV9: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Kia EV9 burns about $850 of fuel annually against $1,000 for the Audi e-tron S. That $150 yearly gap compounds to roughly $750 over five years and $1,200 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City and highway economy: the Kia EV9 leads in both cycles — 101 mpg city and 78 mpg highway against 73 and 78 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Drivetrain and class: the Audi e-tron S is offered with All-Wheel Drive, the Kia EV9 with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
e-tron S vs EV9: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Audi e-tron S or the Kia EV9?
The Kia EV9 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 89 mpg combined versus 75 mpg for the Audi e-tron S, a 14 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Kia EV9 runs about $850 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,000 for the Audi e-tron S — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the e-tron S and EV9 offer?
Audi e-tron S: no engine data on record. Kia EV9: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Audi e-tron S and the Kia EV9 as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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