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Audi A6 Avant vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Nissan Qashqai?

Audi A6 Avant vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

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.

Nissan Qashqai is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,109 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 clearly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 Avant is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers substantially more torque with 580 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 250 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, Nissan Qashqai is noticeably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers marginally more boot space – 504 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 Avant offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,534 L, about 87 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries very slightly more – 570 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant 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.

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
Audi A6 Avant
Nissan Qashqai

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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 Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Audi A6 Avant
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
102 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4,999 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,497 - 1,534 L
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
466 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
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