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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Lotus Emeya?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Sportback

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 Sportback is clearly cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,734 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers markedly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 174 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is very slightly faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers moderately more torque with 985 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 130 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, Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is somewhat lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers barely more boot space – 509 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Emeya offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,388 L, about 58 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries marginally more – 545 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya sits just 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
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The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback wraps futuristic electric technology in elegant, coupe-like proportions, so you arrive looking sharp without shouting for attention. Inside, refined materials and a calm, driver-focused layout make it a convincing choice for buyers who want quiet, effortless performance with a dash of everyday practicality — the kind of car that raises eyebrows without saying a word.

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The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
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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