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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or VW Crafter?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs VW Crafter: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
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VW Crafter

  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Crafter is moderately cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,118 £.

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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 177 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is markedly faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the VW Crafter tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers clearly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 445 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Crafter is very slightly lighter – 2,072 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Crafter offers substantially more capacity – up to 18,400 L, about 16,978 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Avant.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries substantially more – 2,994 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,494 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 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
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,928 mm
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 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
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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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