Audi RS5 vs Zeekr 009

What's the difference?

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Audi RS5
Audi RS5

2021 price

Zeekr 009
Zeekr 009

$135,900 - $139,900

2025 price

Summary

2021 Audi RS5
2025 Zeekr 009
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V6, 2.9L

Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
9.4L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
4

7
Dislikes
  • Tight rear seat in Coupe
  • Gearbox can feel fidgety at speed

  • Third-row seats don't fold flat
  • Heavy
  • No second-row bench seat
2021 Audi RS5 Summary

Audi's A5 Coupe and Sportback have always been good looking cars. Yes, yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that, but seriously, just look at one and tell me it's not handsome.

Happily, the just-updated RS5 doesn't just build on the looks of its more sedate sibling, but on the performance, too, adding near-supercar speed to those supermodel looks. 

Sounds like a pretty good match, right? Let's find out, shall we?

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2025 Zeekr 009 Summary

If Rolls-Royce was to make a Kia Carnival then the Zeekr 009 would probably be it, but without the stratospheric price tag.

Zeekr is Volvo’s sister from China under its massive Geely parent company and the 009 is a fully electric, luxury people mover that arrived in Australia to join the small X hatch and the forthcoming 7X mid-sized electric SUV.

The Zeekr 009 we tested is the seven-seater version and with a price of $135,900, before on-road costs, it's double the price of the fanciest Kia Carnival. Then again, the 009 is about $85,000 cheaper than the Lexus LM500h hybrid people mover.

If you are a family with more than two or three children, or a chauffeur service operator, then the 009 could be a much more practical and luxurious alternative to a high-end SUV. And, as I'll show you, even at this price it's a bargain.

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