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Audi A6 Avant vs Porsche Macan – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Porsche Macan?

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

A6 Avant @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A6 Avant has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49700 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 19457 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs clearly better – achieving up to 644 km, about 543 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

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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 Porsche Macan has a clearly edge – offering 639 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.70 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Audi A6 Avant tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls clearly stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm difference.

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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 clearly perceptible lighter – 1865 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Macan offers barely noticeable more room – 540 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 Avant performs a bit better – up to 1534 L, which is about 186 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 Avant minimal takes the win – 570 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Macan shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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 £69,200
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Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49700 - 70200 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1472 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1423 - 1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
470 - 545 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche

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Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

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

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