Current
- Range
- 600 km*
- Battery
- 94.9 kWh
- DC charging
- 186 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.4 s
Liftback · RWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAudi A6 Sportback e-tron vs Kia Niro EV
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Archive
- Range
- 385 km*
- Battery
- 64.8 kWh
- DC charging
- 70 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.8 s
SUV · FWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Leads
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
96
/100
Smart Score verdict
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads
28-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Kia Niro EV
68
/100
| Score category | A · A6 Sportback e-tron | B · Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 100/100 Leads | 64/100 |
| Charging 25% weight | 100/100 Leads | 46/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 94/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 69/100 |
| Practicality 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 77/100 |
| EV capability 10% weight | 60/100 | 80/100 Leads |
Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | B Reference model Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 600 km Better | 385 km |
| Useable battery | 94.9 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Efficiency | 158 Wh/km Better | 168 Wh/km |
| One-stop range | 718 km Better | 379 km |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 22 kW Better | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 186 kW Better | 70 kW |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 21.0 min Better | 39.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes Better | No |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | Liftback | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 529 L Better | 495 L |
| Curb weight | 2,250 kg | 1,757 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s Better | 7.8 s |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 2,100 kg Better | 750 kg |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | Not available |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes Better |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | No |
| Bidirectional charging | No | Yes Better |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Archive |
| Available from | September 2024 | June 2022 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 5 stars Better | 4 stars |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | B Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €62,800 | Not listed |
| Country Netherlands | From €63,990 | Not listed |
| Country United Kingdom | From £62,540 | Not listed |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron trims
-
A6 Sportback e-tron performance (MY25)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 600 km*
- Battery
- 94.9 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (MY25)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 570 km*
- Battery
- 94.9 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
A6 Sportback e-tron (MY25)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 485 km*
- Battery
- 75.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
Model family
Kia Niro EV trims
-
Niro EV
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2025
- Range
- 385 km*
- Battery
- 64.8 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
A6 Sportback e-tron vs Niro EV — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Kia Niro EV?
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron has an estimated 600 km of mixed-condition range and Kia Niro EV has 385 km. That gives Audi A6 Sportback e-tron a 215 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Kia Niro EV?
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is listed at 186 kW typical DC power and Kia Niro EV at 70 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Kia Niro EV?
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 28 points: 96/100 versus 68/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.
Are Morocco prices available for Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Kia Niro EV?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.