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Audi A6 Avant vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (381 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Vauxhall Frontera?

Audi A6 Avant vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.2 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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:

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

Vauxhall Frontera is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 Avant is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Avant offers significantly more range – reaching up to 724 km, about 324 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 381 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers significantly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 350 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: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is markedly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 471 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers very slightly more boot space – 503 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 570 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 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
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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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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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4.2 (8 Reviews)
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Overall impressions are mixed: many owners appreciate the Frontera’s practicality, roomy interior, comfortable seats and straightforward controls, while a significant portion criticise perceived cheap build quality and missing or poorly documented features. Typical positives tend to be the generous cargo space, comfortable seating and easy-to-use layout; typical negatives often mention fit-and-finish shortcomings, some absent functions and fuel consumption that can be higher than expected. Because opinions range from satisfied family commuters to strongly negative experiences, there isn’t a clear consensus on refinement or long-term reliability.
Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 14.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
94 - 724 km
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 170 g/km
co2
0 - 118 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 - 1,923 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 570 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 381 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 280 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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