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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Ford Explorer EV comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Ford Explorer EV?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Ford Explorer EV: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Ford Explorer EV

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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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 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Explorer EV is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,042 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Explorer EV is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Audi A6 e-tron Avant. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers slightly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 114 km more than the Ford Explorer EV.

Explorer EV

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 e-tron Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Ford Explorer EV takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers visibly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 176 Nm more.

A6 e-tron 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, Ford Explorer EV is very slightly lighter – 1,996 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers very slightly more boot space – 502 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Explorer EV carries somewhat more – 585 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is decisively 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 £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 716 km
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Ford Explorer EV

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant wraps Audi's trademark refinement into a sleek electric estate that looks at home in the city or on the open road. Inside it's grown-up and tech-forward with practical packaging for family life, delivering a composed, confident drive that makes everyday hauling feel a bit more special and slightly futuristic.

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Ford Explorer EV

The Explorer EV brings the familiar presence and practicality of an Explorer into the electric age, offering roomy comfort and modern tech for everyday life and family trips. It feels composed on the road and serves as a straightforward, user-friendly alternative to conventional gas-powered SUVs.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Ford Explorer EV

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
34,200 - 49,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
417 - 602 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,996 - 2,209 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
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Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
531 - 585 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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