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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Porsche Cayenne?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
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Porsche Cayenne

3.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is considerably cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,343 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Porsche Cayenne. That’s a difference of about 5.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers moderately more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 86 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 605 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 645 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is only slightly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers markedly more boot space – 781 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries visibly more – 705 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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 £90,200
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 668 km
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
Porsche Cayenne

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
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