Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Skoda Octavia Combi – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

Skoda Octavia Combi has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55200 £. That’s a price difference of around 30822 £.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant has a clearly edge – offering 551 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.50 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant pulls clearly stronger with 855 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Skoda Octavia Combi is convincingly lighter – 1366 kg compared to 2185 kg. The difference is around 819 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers clearly perceptible more room – 640 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi performs a bit better – up to 1700 L, which is about 278 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Avant.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Combi barely noticeable takes the win – 534 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Our conclusion: The Skoda Octavia Combi proves to be only a minor advantage and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Skoda Octavia Combi is the better all-rounder in this comparison.