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Audi A6 Limousine vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or VW Golf?

Audi A6 Limousine vs VW Golf: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

  • moderately more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Limousine

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.

VW Golf is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Audi A6 Limousine costs 47,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,290 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A6 Limousine with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers clearly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 38 km more than the Audi A6 Limousine.

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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 Limousine offers moderately more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Limousine is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

A6 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 538 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Limousine offers visibly more boot space – 492 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries slightly more – 625 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively ahead 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 £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Audi A6 Limousine

The Audi A6 cuts a clean, purposeful silhouette with an interior that feels like a quiet, high-tech office on wheels—luxurious materials and clever gadgets make long journeys surprisingly pleasant. It balances composed, confident driving with enough flair to keep you entertained, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want executive polish without showing off.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Audi A6 Limousine
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
49 - 166 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
4,282 - 4,292 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
1,463 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,230 L
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 270 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 Limousine have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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