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Audi A6 Avant vs Hyundai Santa Fe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (49700 £ vs 51200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Audi A6 Avant

Hyundai Santa Fe

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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A6 Avant has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49700 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A6 Avant manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.80 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Avant performs significantly better – achieving up to 101 km, about 47 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 367 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A6 Avant performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A6 Avant pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is hardly perceptible lighter – 1865 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly perceptible more room – 711 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 208 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs distinct better – up to 2032 L, which is about 498 L more than the Audi A6 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe a bit takes the win – 665 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A6 Avant proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A6 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km
Audi A6 Avant
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Audi A6 Avant
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
49700 - 70200 £
Price
51200 - 58600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
90 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
4830 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1472 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1497 - 1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
196 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.