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Audi A6 Avant vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or CUPRA Ateca?

Audi A6 Avant vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

CUPRA Ateca is noticeably cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,446 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 Avant offers somewhat more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers markedly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is visibly lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 447 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers very slightly more boot space – 503 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries marginally more – 570 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant 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 £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km
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Audi A6 Avant

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Stephan B.
18 Feb 2026, 05:44:55

The Cupra Ateca is technically state-of-the-art. The interior tech is top-notch, the materials feel premium and are genuinely useful. But it’s still a car — a practical tool — and despite the excellent build quality and very solid engine performance, it remains affordable for the average buyer.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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