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Audi A6 Avant vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Lotus Eletre?

Audi A6 Avant vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A6 Avant is substantially cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,991 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 469 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 551 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is markedly lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers markedly more boot space – 688 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre holds a decisive overall lead 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Audi A6 Avant
Lotus Eletre

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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Audi A6 Avant
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
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