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Kia EV6 vs Audi A6 e-tron Sportback comparison

Compare performance (609 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 53,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or Audi A6 e-tron Sportback?

Kia EV6 vs Audi A6 e-tron Sportback: Key differences

Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia EV6 is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,266 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is slightly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV6. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers markedly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 172 km more than the Kia EV6.

A6 e-tron Sportback

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 Kia EV6 offers barely more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is visibly faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the Kia EV6 tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers very slightly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

EV6

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, Kia EV6 is a bit lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers marginally more boot space – 502 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,330 L, about 40 L more than the Kia EV6.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is narrowly 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 £53,800
A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 572 - 754 km
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María Cardoso
11 Feb 2026, 06:43:58

I love this car — it moves super fast, makes me feel safe and wonderfully agile, like it’s got the power of a gasoline V8.

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4 Feb 2026, 14:52:37

Great for city and recreational driving. Highway speeds and winter reveal its appetite for electricity — range drops quickly. The low beams could be brighter; the high beam is potent! Other than that, the car really pampers you.

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
502 L
Length
4,695 mm
Length
4,928 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Payload
440 - 450 kg
Payload
470 - 500 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Max Speed
185 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV6 have?

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

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