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Audi Q6 e-tron vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (54,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q6 e-tron or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Audi Q6 e-tron vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Audi Q6 e-tron

4.6 (13 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

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

Q6 e-tron

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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is markedly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Audi Q6 e-tron costs 54,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q6 e-tron is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q6 e-tron offers a bit more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 108 km more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

ET5 Wagon

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 490 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi Q6 e-tron takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q6 e-tron delivers a bit more torque with 855 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

Q6 e-tron

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, Audi Q6 e-tron is barely lighter – 2,200 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q6 e-tron offers moderately more boot space – 526 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q6 e-tron carries slightly more – 540 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q6 e-tron is clearly ahead overall 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 £54,400
Q6 e-tron

Audi Q6 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 252 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 535 - 668 km
Audi Q6 e-tron
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Audi Q6 e-tron

The Audi Q6 e-tron combines Audi's premium design and refined interior with a modern electric drivetrain that delivers effortless, quiet acceleration. It feels spacious and tech-forward, making it a comfortable and confident choice for buyers who want an upscale electric SUV for daily driving and longer trips.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Audi Q6 e-tron
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,400 - 82,500 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
535 - 668 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
499 - 526 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,939 - 1,965 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
540 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
252 - 490 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
450 - 855 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
185 - 360 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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