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Audi A6 Avant vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or VW Arteon?

Audi A6 Avant vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • moderately more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Arteon

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  • slightly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

VW Arteon is slightly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,433 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 Avant offers moderately more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is a bit lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 258 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers moderately more boot space – 590 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries very slightly more – 570 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
-
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

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

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