Audi SQ8 VS Kia EV9 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage
Audi SQ8 is priced at ₹177.72 Lakh and Kia EV9 at ₹129.90 Lakh. The gap may look small on paper but the feature difference can be bigger than you expect. Check the table and see exactly what you are getting for each price.
Key Highlights
| Specification | Audi SQ8 | Kia EV9 |
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| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹177.72 Lakh | ₹129.90 Lakh |
| Engine | 3996 cc | — |
| Max Power | 500bhp@5500rpm | 379bhp |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 1-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 11 kmpl | — |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 6 Seater |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
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Audi SQ8 · V8 TFSI
177.72 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹291,696/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
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Kia EV9 · GT Line
129.90 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹213,208/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
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Engine & Transmission
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| Engine | 3996 cc | — |
| Engine Type | 8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 500bhp@5500rpm | 379bhp |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm | 700Nm |
| Emission Standard | BS VI 2.0 | ZEV |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 1-Speed Automatic |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions
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| Length *Width *Height | 5005 mm × 2190 mm × 1695 mm | 5015 mm × 1980 mm × 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 3100 mm |
Capacity
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| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
Suspension & Tyres
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| Front Suspension | Air suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Air suspension | Multi-link suspension |
| Additional Steering Features | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Steering | Electric | Electric |
| Tyres | — | 275/ 50 R20 Tubeless Radial |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
Motor & Battery
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| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Exterior
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| Sunroof | Panoramic | Dual Sunroof |
| Spoiler | — | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Antenna | Shark Fin | Shark Fin |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | — | Yes |
| Taillights | LED | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights | — | Yes |
Safety
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| ADAS | Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, Speed Assist System, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Monitor |
| Airbags | 8 | 10 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | — | Yes |
Comfort
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| Air Conditioner | Yes (with Rear Vents) | Yes (with Rear Vents) |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Assist | 360° Camera | 360° Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Steering Adjustment | Height & Reach | Height & Reach |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | With Guidedlines | With Guidedlines |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road | ECO | NORMAL | SPORT |
| Charging Ports | Yes | Yes |
Braking
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| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | — | Yes |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Control | — | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Yes |
Security
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| Engine Immobiliser | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Yes |
Windows & Mirrors
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| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | Powered & Folding | Powered & Folding |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | — | Yes |
Entertainment
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| Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | 17 Front & Rear | 14 Front & Rear |
| USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| GPS Navigation System | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Seats & Upholstery
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| Seat Upholstery | — | Leatherette |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | — | Yes |
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 Split | 3rd Row 50:50 Split |
Colours
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| Available Colours |
Daytona Grey Pearl Effect Mythos Black Metallic Waitomo Blue Metallic Ascari Blue Metallic Sakhir Gold Metallic Chilli Red Mettalic Glacier White Metallic Satellite Silver Metallic |
Panthera Metal Pebble Gray Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Ocean Blue Pearl |
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