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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs ZEEKR 001 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or ZEEKR 001?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs ZEEKR 001: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • barely lighter
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ZEEKR 001

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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 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.

ZEEKR 001 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,408 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR 001. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers a bit more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 134 km more than the ZEEKR 001.

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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 very slightly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 001 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers somewhat more torque with 855 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 169 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, Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is barely lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 001 offers very slightly more boot space – 539 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR 001 carries only slightly more – 520 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback leads convincingly 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
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
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
585 - 620 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
505 - 520 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
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
ZEEKR
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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