Comparison
Audi Q6 e-tron vs Hyundai Ioniq9
quattro (19 inch wheels) vs Ioniq 9 RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Winner by category
6 categories comparedBuying verdict
Editorial notesThe Q6 e-tron quattro is a five-seat SUV at $64,500 and 325 miles. The Ioniq 9 RWD seats more people at $58,955 and 335 miles.
Audi Q6 e-tron is best for
- Couples or small families who need five seats and 325 miles.
- Drivers who want the highest peak charge rate, 270 kW against 235 kW.
- Buyers who want a 21-minute 10-80% stop, 3 minutes faster than the Ioniq 9.
Hyundai Ioniq9 is best for
- Families who need a third row.
- Buyers who want to spend $5,545 less, at $58,955.
- Drivers who want 335 miles of range, 10 more than the Audi.
Start with seating: if five seats are enough, the Q6 charges faster, but the Ioniq 9 costs less and goes farther. The Ioniq 9 AWD trims use a NACS port, while the Q6 uses CCS1. Cargo figures (19 cu ft for the Q6, 22 for the Ioniq 9 RWD) favor the Hyundai too.
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi Q6 e-tron | Hyundai Ioniq9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | quattro (19 inch wheels) | Ioniq 9 RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $58,955 (better) |
| Range | 325 mi | 335 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi • 3.08 mi/kWh (better) | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 107 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 270 kW (better) | 235 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 24 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 (better) | 85.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 146 mi (better) | 127 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 176 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9 s (better) | 8.4 s |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft | 22 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Audi Q6 e-tron if…
- You want lower running costs: about $5,050 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 vs 8.4 seconds.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq9 if…
- You want the lower price: $58,955 vs $64,500 to start, $5,545 less.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
5-year energy cost: Audi Q6 e-tron vs Hyundai Ioniq9
| Charging mix | Audi Q6 e-tron | Hyundai Ioniq9 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi | 370 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,700 | $4,200 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,050 | $5,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,400 | $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 Q6 e-tron | Hyundai Ioniq9 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 221 mi | 228 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 193 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.