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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 229 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • barely 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 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,914 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is barely more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Hyundai IONIQ 5. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers visibly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 146 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

IONIQ 5

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 substantially more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 229 HP. That’s roughly 322 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers considerably more torque with 855 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 505 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, Hyundai IONIQ 5 is moderately lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers barely more boot space – 520 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries marginally more – 530 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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
Hyundai IONIQ 5

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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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Hyundai IONIQ 5

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 looks like a spaceship that moved into suburbia, pairing bold retro‑futuristic styling with a roomy, cleverly laid-out cabin that makes long trips surprisingly comfortable. Its electric character delivers instant, silky acceleration and low running costs, making it a smart, slightly cheeky pick for buyers who want tech, practicality and personality without the drama.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 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
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
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Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
515 - 530 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
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
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