Compare performance (367 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 54400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Audi Q6 e-tron?
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.
Audi Q5 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 44800 £ , while the Audi Q6 e-tron costs 54400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9600 £.
As for electric range, the Audi Q6 e-tron performs decisively better – achieving up to 656 km, about 556 km more than the Audi Q5.
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 Q6 e-tron has a distinct edge – offering 490 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q6 e-tron is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the Audi Q5 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi Q6 e-tron tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q6 e-tron pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 855 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi Q5 is slightly lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2200 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Audi Q6 e-tron offers minimal more room – 526 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q6 e-tron performs minimal better – up to 1529 L, which is about 56 L more than the Audi Q5.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 barely noticeable takes the win – 565 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
The Audi Q6 e-tron proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q6 e-tron is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.
detailsThe Audi Q6 e-tron balances sleek, coupe-like styling with a roomy, upscale interior that feels modern without being showy. It delivers refined electric performance and smart tech that make daily driving effortless — the sort of EV that might make petrolheads grudgingly admit they fancy the future.
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Price
44800 - 78900 £
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Price
54400 - 91900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 18.9 kWh
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
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Electric Range
482 - 656 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
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Curb weight
2200 - 2425 kg
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Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
499 - 526 L
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Length
4717 mm
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Length
4771 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1939 - 1965 mm
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Height
1647 - 1656 mm
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Height
1665 - 1685 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1388 - 1473 L
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Max trunk capacity
1361 - 1529 L
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
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Payload
540 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 367 HP
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Power HP
252 - 490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.6 s
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Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 230 km/h
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Torque
340 - 550 Nm
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Torque
450 - 855 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
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Power kW
185 - 360 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Audi
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The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.