Audi Q6 e-tron vs CUPRA Tavascan – Which car suits you better?

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

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.

CUPRA Tavascan has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 45700 £, while the Audi Q6 e-tron costs 54400 £. That’s a price difference of around 8708 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Audi Q6 e-tron: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the CUPRA Tavascan with 15.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.

As for range, the Audi Q6 e-tron performs a bit better – achieving up to 656 km, about 103 km more than the CUPRA Tavascan.

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 Q6 e-tron has a evident edge – offering 516 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q6 e-tron is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the CUPRA Tavascan takes 5.50 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q6 e-tron performs noticeable better – reaching 230 km/h, while the CUPRA Tavascan tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q6 e-tron pulls noticeable stronger with 855 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 176 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the CUPRA Tavascan is slight lighter – 2178 kg compared to 2200 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Tavascan offers barely noticeable more room – 540 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q6 e-tron minimal takes the win – 540 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi Q6 e-tron proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi Q6 e-tron is the better all-rounder in this comparison.