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KIA EV6 GT AWD vs Audi Q3 SUV

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

family SUV · 2023 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
KiaBEV

EV6 GT AWD

585 ch · 74 kWh · 2023

VS
AudiPetrolPlus rapide

Q3 SUV

150 ch · 2026

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start 100 % · mild weather

Result · total trip time

AKIA EV6 GT AWD

8h05charging included

4 stops · 76.83 €

Gap59 minin favour of Q3 SUV
BAudi Q3 SUV

7h06charging included

1 stop · 138.74 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureEV6 GT AWDQ3 SUVGap
Total time8h057h0659 min · Q3 SUV
Charging stops4 stops1 stop3 stops · Q3 SUV
Cost of energy used76.83 €138.74 €61.91 € · EV6 GT AWD

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

KiaBEV
EV6 GT AWD
100%
333 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
17 min · +30 kWh · 17.76 €
Charge 2
17 min · +30 kWh · 17.76 €
Charge 3
17 min · +30 kWh · 17.76 €
Charge 4
13 min · +24 kWh · 14.23 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 8h05
4
Stops
8h05
Duration
76.83 €
Cost of energy used
AudiPetrolFastest
Q3 SUV
100%
600 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +50 L · 107.41 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
138.74 €
Cost of energy used

The 59-minute lead of the Q3 SUV (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: 1 stop of 5 min versus 4 stops totalling 64 min for the EV6 GT AWD (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Q3 SUV (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the EV6 GT AWD (electric) 4 stops totalling 64 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 76,83 € for EV6 GT AWD versus 138,74 € for Q3 SUV.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (17,8 kWh/100km for EV6 GT AWD and 6,6 L/100km for Q3 SUV) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 22,3 kWh/100km (EV6 GT AWD) and 8,3 L/100km (Q3 SUV). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

What about a 200 km round trip?

On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.20 €/kWh - with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.

Kia EV6 GT AWD

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh299 km67 kWh consumed0.045 €/km13.33 €
Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0.60 €/kWh133 km30 kWh consumed0.134 €/km17.76 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0.60 €/kWh133 km30 kWh consumed0.134 €/km17.76 €
Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0.60 €/kWh133 km30 kWh consumed0.134 €/km17.76 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 109 kW · 0.60 €/kWh77 km17 kWh consumed0.133 €/km10.22 €
Trip total76.83 €

Audi Q3 SUV

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L600 km50 L consumed0.179 €/km107.41 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L175 km14 L consumed0.179 €/km31.33 €
Trip total138.74 €

Range recovered by stop duration

How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
Charging stop durationKia EV6 GT AWDAudi Q3 SUV
5 minutes--
10 minutes--
20 minutes--
Full session 10 → 80 %--

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
17.8 kWh/100 km · 6.6 L/100 km

Compare with another vehicle

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KiaBEV

EV6 GT AWD

585 ch · 74 kWh · 2023

AudiPetrol

Q3 SUV

150 ch · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Q3 SUV arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel stop.

WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.

Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.

No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.

On this trip, the energy used costs 76.83 € (EV6 GT AWD) and 138.74 € (Q3 SUV). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.