Audi A6 e-tron vs Kia Niro EV
The Audi A6 e-tron leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Liftback
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra
1 of 21 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Kia Niro Electric Wind
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026
53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday
Kia Niro EV is cheaper by $27,000
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A6 e-tronAudi A6 e-tronNiro EVKia Niro EV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+142 mi· 56%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row22 min faster· 51%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+185 kW· 218%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.2 cu ft· 14%
- Power- best on this row+130 kW· 87%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.5 s faster· 22%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Performance | version not named |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| Battery (gross) | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | no data |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | version not named |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Top speed | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | version: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro) |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: A6 Avant e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Cell chemistry | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: A6 Avant e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi A6 e-tronKia Niro EV
Range
10079Charging
10019Performance
no data49Practicality
7465
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Premium
- $66,700
Kia Niro EV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Wind
- $39,700
- Wind
- $39,700
- 2026 Wave
- $44,700
- Wave
- $44,700
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Audi A6 e-tronA6 e-tron
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- 395 miEPA
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 142 mi
Which charges faster?
Audi A6 e-tronA6 e-tron
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Kia Niro EV
- 43 min
- Ahead by
- 22 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Ahead by
- 185 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Audi A6 e-tron
- version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW)
- Kia Niro EV
- 7.8 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia Niro EVNiro EV
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia Niro EV
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Kia Niro EV
- Ahead by
- $27,000
Where next
Compare with others
Audi A6 e-tron vs
- Mercedes-Benz GLC ElectricMercedes-Benz GLC Electric scores 4 higher
- Score
- 58
- Price
- from $63,500
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV scores 4 higher
- Score
- 58
- Price
- from $89,950
- Stelato V8 (享界V8)Stelato V8 (享界V8) scores 5 higher
- Score
- 59
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Genesis GV60Genesis GV60 scores 4 higher
- Score
- 58
- Price
- from $46,250
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 37 sources
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