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Audi A6 Avant vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 1156 HP), boot space and price (49700 £ vs 87000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Porsche Cayenne?

Audi A6 Avant

Porsche Cayenne

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 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49700 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A6 Avant manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne performs significantly better – achieving up to 642 km, about 541 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne has a decisively edge – offering 1156 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 789 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.50 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.70 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs somewhat better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Audi A6 Avant tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls decisively stronger with 1500 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 950 Nm difference.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is slightly lighter – 1865 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly perceptible more room – 781 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 278 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs somewhat better – up to 1708 L, which is about 174 L more than the Audi A6 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne a bit takes the win – 705 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Cayenne shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £87,000
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km
Audi A6 Avant
Porsche Cayenne

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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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Audi A6 Avant
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
49700 - 70200 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
0 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2720 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1980 - 1989 mm
Height
1472 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1497 - 1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
353 - 1156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
500 - 1500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.