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Audi A6 Sportback e-tron vs Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Selected trimperformanceChange trim463 mi · 100 kWh · £69,900
Selected trim4SChange trim347 mi · 105 kWh · £99,200
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo stays competitive across the board.
Best value
Audi A6 Sportback e-tronRange & charging
Audi A6 Sportback e-tronPracticality
Audi A6 Sportback e-tronWhich should you choose?
Choose the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueAudi
Audi
6.6
Porsche
5.2
Motorway RangeAudi
Audi
8.8
Porsche
6.6
FamilyAudi
Audi
7.7
Porsche
5.6
Charging
Audi
6.8
Porsche
6.8
Too close to call
Cost Per MileAudi
Audi
8.4
Porsche
1.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
- £29,300 cheaper
- 116 miles more WLTP range
- 56 litres more boot space
- 1 more seat
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
4S
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 160 kW more power
- 1.6s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.6 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £69,900 (better) | £99,200 |
| Official range | 463 miles (better) | 347 miles |
| Boot space | 502 L (better) | 446 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min | 18 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 5.4 sec | 3.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Length
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron4,928mm-35mm
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4,963mm
Width
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron1,882mm-84mm
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo1,966mm
Height
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron1,487mm
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo1,395mm-92mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,928 mm | 4,963 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,882 mm (better) | 1,966 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,137 mm (better) | 2,144 mm |
| Height | 1,487 mm | 1,395 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | 11.7 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 518 mm spare (better) | 434 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 502 L (better) | 446 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1330 L (better) | 1212 L |
| Frunk | 27 L | 84 L (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
- A 84 L frunk, one of 19 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 84 L or more.
- At 4,963 mm, longer than 85% of estate EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |  Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.93m | 4.96m+35mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.97m+84mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | 2.14m+7mm |
| Height | 1.49m | 1.40m-92mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.95m | 2.90m-46mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 502L (better) | 446L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1330L (better) | 1212L |
| Frunk | 27L | 84L (better) |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | 11.7m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,250kg | 2,215kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh | 105kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 463 mi (better) | 347 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £69,900 (better) | £99,200 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Estate |
| Available | 2024+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 463 miles (better) | 347 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 386 miles (better) | 290 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min | 18 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.9 kWh | 97 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.4 sec | 3.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 280 kW | 440 kW (better) |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 695 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
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Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
4S
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant91%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant83%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist73%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo worth the extra £29,300 over the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron?
The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo costs £29,300 more than the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron. For that premium it adds 50 kW faster peak rapid charging, 160 kW more power and a 1.6s quicker 0-62mph time. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is not just cheaper - it also offers 116 miles more WLTP range, 56 litres more boot space and 1 more seat (5 versus 4). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo?
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is £29,300 cheaper to buy. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £208 for the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron comes out roughly £29,620 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 386 miles for the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and 290 miles for the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron goes roughly 96 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 18-21 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo?
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 84 mm narrower than the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 518 mm of total clearance for the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and about 434 mm of total clearance for the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo also turns in a 0.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and 84% for the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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