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Audi A6 Avant vs VW Golf Variant – Performance, range & efficiency compared
Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi A6 Avant or VW Golf Variant fits your lifestyle better.
A6 Avant
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
VW Golf Variant has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49700 £. That’s a price difference of around 23576 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A6 Avant manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.
Golf Variant
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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 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 367 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A6 Avant pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.
A6 Avant
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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, VW Golf Variant is clearly perceptible lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1865 kg. The difference is around 499 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers to a small extent more room – 611 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1642 L, which is about 108 L more than the Audi A6 Avant.
When it comes to payload, Audi A6 Avant slight takes the win – 570 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Audi A6 Avant 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 £49,700
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Audi A6 Avant
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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VW Golf Variant
The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.
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Audi A6 Avant
VW Golf Variant
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
49700 - 70200 £
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Price
26100 - 48700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 170 g/km
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co2
114 - 185 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
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Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
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Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
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Trunk capacity
611 L
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Length
4999 mm
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Length
4631 - 4651 mm
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Width
1875 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1472 mm
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Height
1462 - 1487 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1423 - 1534 L
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Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
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Payload
535 - 570 kg
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Payload
489 - 547 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 367 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
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Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
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Torque
340 - 550 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
VW
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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.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.