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Audi A6 Avant vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Audi A6 Avant vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • clearly more power
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Caddy Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,893 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A6 Avant with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy Compact Van offers slightly more range – reaching up to 120 km, about 19 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

Caddy Compact Van

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 clearly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 260 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.

Seats: Audi A6 Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 423 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries visibly more – 759 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 189 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
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VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 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
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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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