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Audi A6 Limousine vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or VW Golf Variant?

Audi A6 Limousine vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Golf Variant

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf Variant is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Audi A6 Limousine costs 47,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,724 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Limousine uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 Limousine offers significantly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Limousine is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

A6 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 479 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers moderately more boot space – 611 L compared to 492 L. That’s a difference of about 119 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries somewhat more – 625 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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 £47,600
A6 Limousine

Audi A6 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 105 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
49 - 166 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 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, F, C
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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