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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Kia Picanto?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,165 £.

Picanto

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 significantly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 483 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 Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 10.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers considerably more torque with 855 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 759 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 1,061 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more boot space – 502 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 247 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries visibly more – 500 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 168 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is far ahead overall 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
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Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 e-tron Avant have?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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