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Audi A6 Avant vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or VW Tiguan?

Audi A6 Avant vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Avant

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 Tiguan is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,136 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A6 Avant with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers a bit more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 25 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers noticeably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 180 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 Tiguan is slightly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers visibly more boot space – 652 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries only slightly more – 570 kg compared to 544 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan comes out clearly ahead 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 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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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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4.1 (9 Reviews)
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
460 - 544 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, 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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