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Audi A6 Avant vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (381 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Kia Sorento?

Audi A6 Avant vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • markedly 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.

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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sorento is marginally cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,409 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Avant offers significantly more range – reaching up to 724 km, about 669 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 markedly more power – delivering 381 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 93 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 Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers markedly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is very slightly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more boot space – 705 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries slightly more – 685 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 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 Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 381 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.5 - 14.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 94 - 724 km
Audi A6 Avant
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Audi A6 Avant
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 14.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 724 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 170 g/km
co2
87 - 174 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 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 - 1,923 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
500 - 570 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 381 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 280 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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