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VW Arteon vs Audi A6 e-tron Avant comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 55,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Audi A6 e-tron Avant?

VW Arteon vs Audi A6 e-tron Avant: Key differences

VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Arteon is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,961 £.

A6 e-tron Avant

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 e-tron Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Arteon is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers considerably more torque with 855 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

Arteon

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 terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is markedly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 578 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers slightly more boot space – 590 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,632 L, about 210 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Avant.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries somewhat more – 569 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is far 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 £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 716 km
VW Arteon
Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant wraps Audi's trademark refinement into a sleek electric estate that looks at home in the city or on the open road. Inside it's grown-up and tech-forward with practical packaging for family life, delivering a composed, confident drive that makes everyday hauling feel a bit more special and slightly futuristic.

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VW Arteon
Audi A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
502 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
4,928 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
470 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Audi
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