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Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Audi A6 Sportback e-tron

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Audi A6 Sportback e-tron

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and Audi A6 Sportback e-tron sit on the same PPE platform but target different use cases. The Q6 Sportback e-tron is a premium coupe SUV with higher ride height and focus on versatility. The A6 Sportback e-tron is a low, aerodynamic executive sedan built for long-distance efficiency. Buyers choosing the Q6 lean toward SUV form and practicality. Buyers choosing the A6 focus on range, efficiency, and highway comfort.

Range favors the A6 Sportback e-tron due to its aerodynamic shape, reaching up to about 700 to 716 km WLTP, while the Q6 Sportback e-tron sits around 600 to 650 km depending on version. Charging is similar on both since they share 800-volt architecture. Each supports up to around 260 to 270 kW DC fast charging, with 10 to 80 percent in about 21 to 22 minutes under ideal conditions.

Pricing places the A6 Sportback e-tron slightly lower at entry level, starting around the low €60k range, while the Q6 Sportback e-tron sits higher due to SUV positioning and equipment. Both models launch in Europe first, with expansion into global premium EV markets. This comparison helps you decide between a high-efficiency sedan for long trips and a more versatile SUV with similar charging speed.

Within Audi lineup, the Q6 Sportback e-tron sits between the Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron as a mid-size SUV option. The A6 Sportback e-tron aligns with electric sedans like the e-tron GT and targets executive buyers who prioritize efficiency and range over ride height.

The Q6 Sportback e-tron offers higher seating, strong charging speed, and SUV practicality, but has lower efficiency and higher price; the A6 Sportback e-tron offers longer range, better aerodynamics, and lower entry price, but has lower ground clearance and less cargo flexibility.

QUICK VERDICT; Pick the Q6 Sportback e-tron if you want SUV form and versatility. Pick the A6 Sportback e-tron if you want maximum range and efficiency for long-distance driving.

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	Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron Audi A6 Sportback e-tron

Price	$65,900.00 $77,600.00
Our Rating	6.3 7.0
Brand	AUDI AUDI
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

LAUNCH

Announced	2024, October 14 2024, July 31
Status	Available to order. Released 2024, November Available to order. Released 2024, September
Country of origin	Germany Germany
Base Price	€ 65,900 £ 62,500 - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron € 71,200 £ 66,000 - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance € 77,100 £ 71,500 - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro € 96,200 £ 95,500 - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron € 65,600 - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron € 78,400 - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance € 82,600 - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro € 101,550 - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

PERFORMANCE

Power	RWD 292 hp (215 kW) - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron RWD 306 hp (225 kW) - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance AWD 387 hp (285 kW) - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro AWD 489 hp (360 kW) - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron RWD 326 hp (240 kW) - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron RWD 381 hp (280 kW) - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance AWD 462 hp (340 kW) - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro AWD 551 hp (405 kW) - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
Torque	450 Nm (332 lb-ft) - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron 485 Nm (358 lb-ft) - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance 855 Nm (631 lb-ft) - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro 855 Nm (631 lb-ft) - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron 435 Nm (321 lb-ft) - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron 565 Nm (417 lb-ft) - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance 580 Nm (428 lb-ft) - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 855 Nm (631 lb-ft) - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	7 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron 6.6 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance 5.9 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro 4.3 sec 0-62 mph - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron 6 sec 0-62 mph - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron 5.4 sec 0-62 mph - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance 4.5 sec 0-62 mph - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 3.9 sec 0-62 mph - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
Max Speed	130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron 130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance 130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro 143 mph (230 km/h) - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron 130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron 130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance 130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 149 mph (240 km/h) - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
transmission	Single-speed Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity	75.8 kWh usable, 83 kWh total - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron 75.8 kWh usable, 83 kWh total - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) Air-cooled Li-ion (800V type)
Range	339 mi WLTP - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron 408 mi WLTP - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance 395 mi WLTP - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro 377 mi WLTP - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron 390 mi WLTP - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron 470 mi WLTP - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance 445 mi WLTP - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 419 mi WLTP - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
Consumption	257 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron 259 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance 267 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro 277 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron 219 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron 227 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performace 237 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 253 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
Recuperation	Yes Yes, up to 220 kW
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Type 2 22 kW Type 2 11 kW - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Type 2 22 kW Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 h - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Type 2 22 kW Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 h - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron Type 2 22 kW
DC Charging	CCS 225 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron CCS 225 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

BODY

Type	5 door Liftback, 5 seats 5 door Liftback, 5 seats
Platform	PPE PPE
Dimensions	187.8 x 77.4 x 65.6 in (4771 x 1965 x 1665 mm) 194.0 x 75.7 x 58.5 in (4928 x 1923 x 1487 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.26 Cd 0.21 Cd
Wheelbase	114.1 in (2899 mm) 116.0 in (2946 mm)
Weight	EU: 2175 kg unladen, 2675 kg gross - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron EU: 2250 kg unladen, 2750 kg gross - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance EU: 2360 kg unladen, 2860 kg gross - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro EU: 2400 kg unladen, 2870 kg gross - Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
Suspension	Adaptive air suspension, Frequency Selective Damping, rear-biased torque distribution Independent air suspension with adaptive dampers; front five-link axle, rear multi-link axle
Wheels	R18, R19, R20, R21 R19,R20,R21
Trunk/Boot	EU: 511 l, 1373 l max EU: 17.7 ft³, 47.0 ft³ max
Frunk/Bonnet	64 l 1.0 ft³
Towing	EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2400 kg braked - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2400 kg braked - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2100 kg braked

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.5" touchscreen 14.5" touchscreen
Driver's Display	11.9" 11.9"
Head-Up	Yes, with augmented reality Yes
Others	10.9" front passenger display 10.9" front passenger display

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and ventilated front seats, massage (unconfirmed) Heated and ventilated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass sunroof (fixed) with variable light transmission
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote park assist plus Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, park assist
Connectivity	Android Automotive OS Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags	Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system
Driving Aids	Radars, cameras, 12 sensors. Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Warn and Brake Assist, Pedestrian/cyclists protection, Exit Warning, Rear and Front Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Warn and Brake Assist, Pedestrian/cyclists protection, Exit Warning, Rear and Front Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist, Distraction and Drowsiness detection
Crash Tests	NCAP 2024: 5 stars