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Audi A6 Sportback e-tron vs Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
Selected trimperformanceChange trim463 mi · 100 kWh · £69,900
Selected trimquattroChange trim390 mi · 100 kWh · £71,475
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads on value for money, motorway range and running costs, while the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueA6 Sportback e-tron
A6 Sportback e-tron
6.6
Q6 Sportback e-tron
5.7
Motorway RangeA6 Sportback e-tron
A6 Sportback e-tron
8.8
Q6 Sportback e-tron
8.3
Family
A6 Sportback e-tron
7.7
Q6 Sportback e-tron
7.5
Too close to call
ChargingQ6 Sportback e-tron
A6 Sportback e-tron
6.8
Q6 Sportback e-tron
8.2
Cost Per MileA6 Sportback e-tron
A6 Sportback e-tron
8.4
Q6 Sportback e-tron
4.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £69,900 (better) | £71,475 |
| Official range | 463 miles (better) | 390 miles |
| Boot space | 502 L | 511 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min (better) | 22 min |
| 0-62 mph | 5.4 sec (better) | 5.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Length
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron4,928mm
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron4,771mm-157mm
Width
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron1,882mm-57mm
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron1,939mm
Height
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron1,487mm-178mm
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron1,665mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,928 mm | 4,771 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,882 mm (better) | 1,939 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,137 mm (better) | 2,193 mm |
| Height | 1,487 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | 12.1 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 518 mm spare (better) | 461 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 502 L | 511 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1330 L | 1373 L (better) |
| Frunk | 27 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 2,000 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
- 390 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 270 kW, faster than 85% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- Braked towing capacity of 2,000 kg, a stronger tow rating than 80% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |  Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.93m | 4.77m-157mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.94m+57mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | 2.19m+56mm |
| Height | 1.49m | 1.67m+178mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.95m | 2.89m-57mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 502L | 511L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1330L | 1373L (better) |
| Frunk | 27L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | 12.1m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,250kg | 2,150kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 2,000kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh | 100kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 463 mi (better) | 390 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW | 270kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £69,900 (better) | £71,475 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 463 miles (better) | 390 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 386 miles (better) | 325 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min (better) | 22 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW | 270 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.9 kWh | 94.9 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.4 sec (better) | 5.9 sec |
| Power | 280 kW | 285 kW (better) |
| Torque | 565 Nm (better) | 485 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
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Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
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quattro
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant91%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant92%
Vulnerable Road Users81%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron worth the extra £1,575 over the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron costs £1,575 more than the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is not just cheaper - it also offers 73 miles more WLTP range. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron?
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is £1,575 cheaper to buy. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £176 for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron comes out roughly £1,735 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 386 miles for the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and 325 miles for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron goes roughly 61 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 21-22 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron?
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 57 mm narrower than the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 518 mm of total clearance for the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and about 461 mm of total clearance for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and 84% for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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