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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Lotus Emira?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A6 e-tron Avant is significantly cheaper – starting at 55,200 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,329 £.

Emira

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 noticeably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers clearly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 375 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.

Seats: Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is substantially lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 664 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more boot space – 502 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries significantly more – 500 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 270 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
Lotus Emira

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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
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Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
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