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Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Volkswagen ID.7

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and Volkswagen ID.7 target two different upper-mid EV segments. The Q6 Sportback e-tron is a premium coupe SUV aimed at buyers who want higher seating, luxury features, and strong performance. The ID.7 is a large electric sedan focused on efficiency, space, and long-distance comfort. Buyers choosing the Audi lean toward premium build and SUV form. Buyers choosing the ID.7 focus on range and practicality.

Range favors both models at the top end, with the Q6 Sportback e-tron reaching up to about 650 km WLTP depending on battery, while the ID.7 sits around the high 600 km range depending on version. Charging clearly favors the Audi due to its 800-volt system, supporting up to around 260 to 270 kW and 10 to 80 percent in about 21 to 22 minutes. The ID.7 uses a 400-volt setup with around 170 to 175 kW peak and a slower 10 to 80 percent time closer to 28 minutes.

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Volkswagen ID.7

Pricing places the Audi higher as a premium model, while the ID.7 sits in a more accessible segment for its size. The Q6 Sportback e-tron launches in Europe and expands to global premium markets. The ID.7 targets wider availability across Europe, China, and other regions. This comparison helps you decide between a premium SUV with faster charging and a large sedan with better efficiency and space.

Within Audi lineup, the Q6 Sportback e-tron sits alongside models like the Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron, covering compact to full-size luxury EV SUVs. Within Volkswagen lineup, the ID.7 sits above models like the ID.4 and ID.5, focusing on long-range sedan use rather than SUV versatility.

The Q6 Sportback e-tron offers fast charging, premium interior, and strong performance, but costs more and has higher energy use; the ID.7 offers longer range, better efficiency, and more cabin space, but has slower charging and less premium positioning.

QUICK VERDICT; Pick the Q6 Sportback e-tron if charging speed and premium SUV features matter more. Pick the ID.7 if range, efficiency, and interior space matter more.

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  Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron Volkswagen ID.7
Price $65,900.00 $57,000.00
Our Rating 6.3 6.3
Brand AUDI VOLKSWAGEN
Category Electric Cars Electric Cars

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 2024, October 14

2023, January 04 - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
2023, January 04 - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
2024, June 04 - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Availability Status Available to order. Released 2024, November Available to order. Released 2023, August - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
Available to order. Released 2024, June - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
Available to order. Released 2024, June - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Country of origin Germany Germany
Base Price (USD) € 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
€ 57,000 £ 55,570 - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
€ 59,000 £ 55,450 - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
€ 63,200 £ 62,000 - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX

BATTERY

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
77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
86 kWh usable, 91 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
86 kWh usable, 91 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Battery Chemistry Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type)
Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM battery (400V type) - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 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
384 mi EPA (386 mi WLTP) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
441 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
370 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Energy 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
227 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
219 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
261 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Regen Braking (Max kW) Yes Yes, via driving modes and driving profiles
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) Type 2 11 kW
Type 2 11 kW - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 9 hours - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 9 hours - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
DC Charging (Max kW) 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 175 kW, 10-80% in 28 min - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
CCS 200 kW, 10-80% in 26 min - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
CCS 200 kW, 10-80% in 26 min - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) 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 286 hp (210 kW) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
RWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
AWD 340 hp (250 kW) - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Torque (Nm) 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
545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
560 Nm (413 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) 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
6.5 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
6.6 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
5.4 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 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
112 mph (180 km/h)
Transmission / Drive Single-speed Single-speed

BODY

Body Style 5 door Liftback, 5 seats
5 door Liftback, 5 seats
Platform / Architecture PPE MEB
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 187.8 x 77.4 x 65.6 in (4771 x 1965 x 1665 mm)
4961 x 1862 x 1536 mm (195.3 x 73.3 x 60.5 in)
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.26 Cd
0.23 Cd
Wheelbase (mm) 114.1 in (2899 mm) 2971 mm (117.0 in)
Kerb Weight (kg) EU: 2172 kg unladen, 2630 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
EU: 2230 kg unladen, 2690 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
EU: 2328 kg unladen, 2790 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Suspension (Front / Rear) Adaptive air suspension, Frequency Selective Damping, rear-biased torque distribution
Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheel Size (inches) R18, R19, R20, R21
R19, R20, R21
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) EU: 511 l, 1373 l max EU: 532 l, 1586 l max
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) 64 l No
Towing Capacity (kg) 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, 1200 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1400 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system
Airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system
Driver Assistance (ADAS) 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
Front radar, front/sides/rear cameras. Lane Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display, Light Assist, Emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, Travel Assist with swarm data, Side Assist, Oncoming vehicle braking when turning and swerve support
Crash Test Ratings NCAP 2024: 5 stars NCAP 2023: 5 stars

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Heated and ventilated front seats, massage (unconfirmed)
Heated and ventilated front seats, massage
Roof Type Panoramic glass roof
Panoramic glass sunroof
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Android Automotive OS
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote park assist plus
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 14.5" touchscreen
15" touchscreen
Driver's Display (inches) 11.9"
Yes
Head-Up Display (HUD) Yes, with augmented reality
Yes, with augmented reality
Additional Notes 10.9" front passenger display

LIGHTING

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TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

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Additional Notes For European market
Disclaimer We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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Disclaimer Note

Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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