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Audi A6 Avant vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or DS Automobiles DS 4?

Audi A6 Avant vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,737 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

DS 4

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 Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 280 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, DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers a bit more boot space – 503 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries clearly more – 570 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant is clearly superior 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

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Audi
Brand
DS Automobiles
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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