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Aiways U5 vs Audi A6 e-tron Sportback comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (33,900 £ vs 53,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aiways U5 or Audi A6 e-tron Sportback?

Aiways U5 vs Audi A6 e-tron Sportback: Key differences

Aiways U5

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

U5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Aiways U5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,900 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,913 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Aiways U5. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers considerably more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 344 km more than the Aiways U5.

A6 e-tron Sportback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers substantially more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Aiways U5 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is noticeably faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the Aiways U5 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 545 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Aiways U5 is visibly lighter – 1,720 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers moderately more boot space – 502 L compared to 432 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Aiways U5 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,555 L, about 225 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback carries slightly more – 500 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £53,800
A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 572 - 754 km
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Tore
1 Mar 2026, 23:09:03

Top car — 3.5 YEARS and 95,000 km and I haven't regretted it! Also, it only cost €33,000 in 2022 with the subsidy, and the ID.4 was totally bare‑bones.

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Mark
9 May 2026, 14:15:42

Audi much better quality than Tesla

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7 May 2026, 12:09:31

Wonderful car very confortable and smooth driving

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,900 - 39,900 £
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 - 410 km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,720 - 1,770 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
432 L
Trunk capacity
502 L
Length
4,680 mm
Length
4,928 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Payload
385 - 435 kg
Payload
470 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Aiways
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Aiways U5 have?

The Aiways U5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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