If fuel cost matters most
Kia EV6 with up to 117 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Kia EV6 vs Audi Q5
Kia EV6 and Audi Q5 answer the same shopping question from different directions. The EV6 is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the EV6 reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Kia EV6 | Audi Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2022 - present | 2008 - present |
| Verified generations | 1 | 2 |
| Peak power | 576 hp | 354 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 117 MPG | 42 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | NR | 5★ |
| Open recalls (2022/2024) | 4 | 4 |
| Latest dimensions | 4680 × 1880 × 1550 mm | 4682 × 1893 × 1662 mm |
| Average curb weight | 2033 kg (4482 lbs) | 1827 kg (4028 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Electric | Diesel, Petrol |
If power matters most
Kia EV6 with a verified peak of 576 hp.
If safety is the filter
The available data is incomplete, so use the side-by-side table rather than a one-line verdict.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Kia EV6EV6 I (CV) Wind RWD (77.4 kWh) | Audi Q5Q5 FY 40 TDI quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders / Configuration | Electric | I4 |
| Displacement | — | 2.0L (1968 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 204 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | — | 7.6 s |
| Top Speed | — | 222 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-Speed Automatic | Dual-clutch |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 136.0 MPG | 37.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 100.0 MPG | 46.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 117.0 MPG | 42.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | 499 km | — |
| Battery Capacity | 77.4 kWh | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | — | 148 g/km |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4680 mm | 4682 mm |
| Width | 1880 mm | 1893 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm | 1662 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2832 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1910 kg | 1825 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the EV6 or the Q5?
Kia EV6 wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 117 MPG, versus 42 MPG for the Audi Q5.
Which has more horsepower, the EV6 or the Q5?
Kia EV6 reaches the higher verified peak at 576 hp, compared with 354 hp for the Audi Q5.
Which is safer: EV6 or Q5?
Kia EV6 has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of not rated; Audi Q5 has 5★. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.