2023 Audi A8 vs Kia Niro

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Audi A8
Audi A8

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2023 price

Kia Niro
Kia Niro

$24,990 - $54,990

2023 price

Summary

2023 Audi A8
2023 Kia Niro
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo V6, 3.0L
Electric motor type
Permanent Magnet
Fuel Type
Diesel/Electric
Vehicle type
Battery Electric
Fuel Efficiency
5.9L/100km (combined)
Electric range
455 km
Energy consumption

16.2 kWh/100km
Battery capacity

64.00 kWh
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Big turning circle
  • No folding rear seat
  • No front door bottle slots

  • Rougher ride
  • Doughy acceleration from a full stop
  • Expensive compared to rivals
2023 Audi A8 Summary

Audi’s flagship is the A8, a long, luxurious sedan where being driven is often as important as doing the driving.

To put this ultra-premium machine in context, it competes with other German heavyweights like BMW’s 7 Series and, of course, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class as well as Porsche’s Panamera. Not to mention the Lexus LS or Maserati’s Quattroporte.

What’s life like at the top of the Audi pyramid? Stay with us to find out.

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2023 Kia Niro Summary

Kia has released the newly updated Niro, which is the smaller and less sporty sibling to Kia’s popular, EV6. As far as EVs go, it has a decent driving range and specs that should entice first-time electric vehicle owners to dip their toes into the EV pool.

However, the updated model does come with a price hike… which might not excite a budget-conscious buyer, especially with such affordable competitors like the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric also available.

I’ve been hanging in it for a week with my family of three to see how it handles!

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