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Audi A6 Avant vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Nissan Ariya?

Audi A6 Avant vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Nissan Ariya

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  • slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range
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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.

Audi A6 Avant is somewhat cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,134 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers significantly more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 316 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers slightly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers very slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 20 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is noticeably lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 412 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers moderately more boot space – 503 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries visibly more – 570 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 207 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
Audi A6 Avant
Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Audi A6 Avant
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
363 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
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
320 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
Nissan
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