Audi RS5 vs Hyundai Kona Electric
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Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Audi RS5
From $179,900
Sedan
Plug-in Hybrid
Twin-turbo V6 and Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology (PHEV)
470kW
4.2 kWh/100km
ANCAP: no data
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Hyundai Kona Electric
From $46,000
SUV
Electric
Electric
99kW
—
4★ ANCAP
407L
Audi RS5: we're still completing length, width, height, wheelbase and kerb weight, plus 6 others.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
Plug-in hybrid fuel economy is shown as a hybrid (battery depleted) so it compares fairly with the other car. A PHEV's official "combined" figure assumes you start every trip fully charged, so real-world economy depends on how often you plug in. Electric range shows how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
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Price Breakdown
The Audi RS5 starts from $179,900 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona Electric opens at $46,000. That makes the Hyundai Kona Electric the more affordable entry point by $133,900.
Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $197,890 and $50,600 respectively.
The Hyundai Kona Electric currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Audi RS5 does not: plug-in hybrids lost the fbt exemption on 1 april 2025.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.
Charging Times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.
How long to charge
22kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
64.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi RS5 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona Electric gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi RS5 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai Kona Electric. The Hyundai Kona Electric counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi RS5 gets rs sport seats plus in leather combination upholstery, perforated with honeycomb pattern (leather appointed: genuine and artificial leather) upholstery while the Hyundai Kona Electric offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi RS5 and 2-zone in the Hyundai Kona Electric.
Drivetrain
The Audi RS5 uses a Twin-turbo V6 and Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology (PHEV) producing 470kW and 825Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.6 seconds.
The Hyundai Kona Electric responds with a Electric making 99kW and 255Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.
The Audi RS5 has the clear power advantage at 470kW vs 99kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi RS5 is 6.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 25.9kWh (Audi RS5) vs 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 78km and 370km.
Space & Comfort
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
10.6m diameter
Good
Based on 10.6m turning circle:
- U-turn on standard street (7m+ wide)
- Standard parking bay
- Tight carparks
- Narrow laneways
Turning circle ratings
Interactive simulator: U-turns, parking & towing
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns are easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
Good
Needs a 3-point turn (one reverse)
Needs about 9.3 m to swing round without stopping. Road is 9.0 m.
U-turn on a wide street
≥ 10 m: clears in one
U-turn on a standard street
7 m: 3-point turn
Standard parking bay
1.8 m wide: fits with room
Tight carpark aisle
6 m: swings in
Narrow laneway
3.5 m: no room to turn
Turning circle ratings
Standard widths: AU local streets carry ~5.5–7 m of carriageway; main roads ~9–12 m. AS 2890.1 carpark aisles are ~5.8–6.6 m for 90° bays (2.6 m wide × 5.4 m deep).
Road, aisle, swing and off-tracking figures are indicative estimates from the published turning circle. Verify in person before relying on them.
True Cost to Own
Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.
Warranty: 5 years (Audi RS5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric). Both match on warranty length.
Who Should Buy Which?
Buy the Audi RS5 if: You prioritise performance, or prefer Audi's approach to design and ownership experience.
Buy the Hyundai Kona Electric if: You want the lower entry price, or prefer Hyundai's approach to design and ownership experience.
The Verdict
The Hyundai Kona Electric takes 4 of 6 key spec categories and comes in at a lower price. The best pick depends on what you value most. Explore the full specs for each model below.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi RS5 and Hyundai Kona Electric?
The Hyundai Kona Electric is the cheapest at $46,000 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi RS5 by $133,900.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Audi RS5 uses the least fuel at 4.2L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Hyundai Kona Electric holds a 4-star ANCAP rating. We have no published ANCAP rating for Audi RS5, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi RS5 makes the most power at 470kW. The Audi RS5 is quickest to 100km/h in 3.6s.
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Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (20 April 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Auto-generated from CarSorted's specification data · 20 April 2026
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