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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Nissan X-Trail comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 213 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Nissan X-Trail?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Nissan X-Trail: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan X-Trail

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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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:

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

Nissan X-Trail is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,671 £.

X-Trail

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 213 HP. That’s roughly 338 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Nissan X-Trail takes 7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 525 Nm. That’s about 330 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.

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan X-Trail is visibly lighter – 1,668 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 507 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers a bit more boot space – 585 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan X-Trail carries moderately more – 574 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback holds a decisive overall lead 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 Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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Marcin
17 Feb 2026, 12:21:57

I drive an Outback every day; I had an X‑Trail as a courtesy car while mine was in for service. First impression after a few kilometres of driving — the suspension is a disaster. You get the feeling this car picks up every single imperfection in the tarmac. Also, at idle the engine causes noticeably more vibrations in the cabin than the Subaru. On the plus side, a more ergonomic gear lever and 360° cameras. But I wouldn’t swap...

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Rafał
6 Feb 2026, 00:23:47

Beautiful, modern design, very good-quality materials, mega acceleration and power. Very modern, loaded with electronics. This is my second Nissan X‑Trail.

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Shan Ak
24 Jan 2026, 14:20:58

I have 163 hp platinum premium pack . Car is going very smoothly and comfortable. Also powerful and useful details.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
34,200 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 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
131 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,668 - 1,961 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
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Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
432 - 574 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
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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