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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or CUPRA Ateca?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Sportback

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.

CUPRA Ateca is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,560 £.

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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 Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers considerably more torque with 855 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 455 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is considerably lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 757 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers marginally more boot space – 502 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries only slightly more – 522 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback 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 £53,800
A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 572 - 754 km
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Reviews Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Mark
9 May 2026, 14:15:42

Audi much better quality than Tesla

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Michael
7 May 2026, 12:09:31

Wonderful car very confortable and smooth driving

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The CUPRA Ateca mixes SUV practicality with a seriously sporty attitude, wrapped in aggressive styling and a cockpit that looks like it belongs on a racetrack. It's the kind of car that handles daily life with composure while slipping a grin across your face every time you push it—perfect for drivers who want a practical companion that never apologizes for having fun.

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Stephan B.
18 Feb 2026, 05:44:55

The Cupra Ateca is technically state-of-the-art. The interior tech is top-notch, the materials feel premium and are genuinely useful. But it’s still a car — a practical tool — and despite the excellent build quality and very solid engine performance, it remains affordable for the average buyer.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
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Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

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

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