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Audi S6 Avant e-tron vs VW ID.7
Selected trimStandard394 mi · 100 kWh · £94,925
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi S6 Avant e-tron leads on motorway range and charging speed, while the VW ID.7 leads on value for money, family practicality and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi S6 Avant e-tron if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the VW ID.7 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The VW ID.7 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueVW
Audi
5.9
VW
6.5
Motorway RangeAudi
Audi
7.9
VW
5.8
FamilyVW
Audi
7.8
VW
8.4
ChargingAudi
Audi
4.7
VW
4.1
Cost Per MileVW
Audi
4.5
VW
7.1
City DrivingVW
Audi
1.5
VW
3.2
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 S6 Avant e-tronBase | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £94,925 | £51,035 (better) |
| Official range | 394 miles (better) | 380 miles |
| Boot space | 502 L | 532 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 3.9 sec (better) | 6.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi S6 Avant e-tron
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Length
Audi S6 Avant e-tron4,928mm-33mm
VW ID.74,961mm
Width
Audi S6 Avant e-tron1,923mm
VW ID.71,862mm-61mm
Height
Audi S6 Avant e-tron1,504mm-32mm
VW ID.71,536mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi S6 Avant e-tronBase | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,928 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,923 mm | 1,862 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,504 mm | 1,536 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m (better) | 12.5 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 477 mm spare | 538 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi S6 Avant e-tronBase | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 502 L | 532 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1422 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 27 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi S6 Avant e-tron
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
VW ID.7
- Boot space of 532 L is bigger than 85% of saloon EVs we track.
- Uses 142 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi S6 Avant e-tron Base |  VW ID.7 Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.93m | 4.96m+33mm |
| Width | 1.92m | 1.86m-61mm |
| Height | 1.50m | 1.54m+32mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.95m | 2.97m+20mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 502L | 532L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1422L | Not available |
| Frunk | 27L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m (better) | 12.5m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,410kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 77kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 394 mi (better) | 380 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW (better) | 200kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £94,925 | £51,035 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Saloon |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Audi S6 Avant e-tronBase | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 394 miles (better) | 380 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 328 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 142 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 100 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi S6 Avant e-tronBase | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 3.9 sec (better) | 6.6 sec |
| Power | 405 kW (better) | 210 kW |
| Torque | 580 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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Audi S6 Avant e-tron
Base
VW ID.7
Pro Match Plus
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Audi S6 Avant e-tron
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi S6 Avant e-tron Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant91%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - VW ID.7 Pro Match Plus
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant95%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users83%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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| Measure | Audi S6 Avant e-tronBase | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi S6 Avant e-tron worth the extra £43,890 over the VW ID.7?
The Audi S6 Avant e-tron costs £43,890 more than the VW ID.7. For that premium it adds 70 kW faster peak rapid charging, 195 kW more power and a 2.7s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the VW ID.7 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi S6 Avant e-tron or the VW ID.7?
The VW ID.7 is £43,890 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the VW ID.7 comes out roughly £44,010 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 S6 Avant e-tron and VW ID.7 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 328 miles for the Audi S6 Avant e-tron and 281 miles for the VW ID.7 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi S6 Avant e-tron goes roughly 47 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi S6 Avant e-tron or the VW ID.7?
The VW ID.7 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 61 mm narrower than the Audi S6 Avant e-tron. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 538 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.7 and about 477 mm of total clearance for the Audi S6 Avant e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi S6 Avant e-tron or the VW ID.7?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi S6 Avant e-tron and 84% for the VW ID.7. 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.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .