Comparison
Audi A6 e-tron vs Hyundai Ioniq9
Premium vs Ioniq 9 RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Audi A6 e-tron 348 mi vs 335 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq9 $58,955 vs $66,700
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 24 min
5-yr energy Audi A6 e-tron $4,700 vs $5,700
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Audi A6 e-tron
348 mi vs 335 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
$176/mi vs $192/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 24 min
Efficiency winner
Audi A6 e-tron
303 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Audi A6 e-tron
5.3 s vs 8.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Hyundai Ioniq9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | Ioniq 9 RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $66,700 | $58,955 (better) |
| Range | 348 mi (better) | 335 mi |
| Efficiency | 303 Wh/mi • 3.3 mi/kWh (better) | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 107 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 270 kW (better) | 235 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 24 min |
| Roadtrip score | 89.1 (better) | 85.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 157 mi (better) | 127 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 192 $/mi | 176 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.3 s (better) | 8.4 s |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 22 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 4,630 lb | 5,512 lb (better) |
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,700 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.3 vs 8.4 seconds.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq9 if…
- You want the lower price: $58,955 vs $66,700 to start, $7,745 less.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
5-year energy cost: Audi A6 e-tron vs Hyundai Ioniq9
| Charging mix | Audi A6 e-tron | Hyundai Ioniq9 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 303 Wh/mi | 370 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,450 | $4,200 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,700 | $5,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,700 | $11,850 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Audi A6 e-tron | Hyundai Ioniq9 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 237 mi | 228 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 207 mi | 199 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 min | about 50 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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