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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Porsche Taycan?

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

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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:

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,114 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers marginally more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 74 km more than the Porsche Taycan.

Taycan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan offers significantly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 483 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers clearly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 485 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: Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan is barely lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers slightly more boot space – 502 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries visibly more – 635 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 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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Mark
9 May 2026, 14:15:42

Audi much better quality than Tesla

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7 May 2026, 12:09:31

Wonderful car very confortable and smooth driving

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
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
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
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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