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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably 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:

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

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,785 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is substantially more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 6.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers considerably more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 453 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 421 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers clearly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 610 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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 786 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries visibly more – 775 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is clearly superior 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.

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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
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,928 mm
Length
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Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
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