LDV MIFA 9 vs Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron

The LDV MIFA 9 starts from $104,000 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron opens at $97,935. That makes the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron the more affordable entry point by $6,065.

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 $114,400 and $107,729 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the LDV MIFA 9 and Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the LDV MIFA 9.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the LDV MIFA 9 and 7 in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron adds a 360-degree camera that the LDV MIFA 9 misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The LDV MIFA 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron gets a 14.5-inch display and 11.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The LDV MIFA 9 stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron counters with wireless charging, heated front seats and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the LDV MIFA 9 gets leatherette upholstery while the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron offers synthetic leather.

The LDV MIFA 9 uses a Electric Motor producing 180kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12 seconds.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron responds with a Electric making 185kW and 450Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.6 seconds.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 180kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is 4.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90kWh (LDV MIFA 9) vs 83kWh (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron). DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (LDV MIFA 9) vs 225kW (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron).

The LDV MIFA 9 measures 5,270mm long on a 3,200mm wheelbase, 499mm longer than the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron at 4,771mm (2,899mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV MIFA 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the LDV MIFA 9 and 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, giving the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron a 45L advantage. The LDV MIFA 9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 160,000km (LDV MIFA 9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron). Both match on warranty length.