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Audi A6 Sportback e-tron vs VW ID.7
Selected trimperformanceChange trim463 mi · 100 kWh · £69,900
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs, while the VW ID.7 leads on family practicality and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the VW ID.7 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Audi
6.6
VW
6.5
Too close to call
Motorway RangeAudi
Audi
8.8
VW
5.8
FamilyVW
Audi
7.7
VW
8.4
ChargingAudi
Audi
6.8
VW
4.1
Cost Per MileAudi
Audi
8.4
VW
7.1
City DrivingVW
Audi
1.9
VW
3.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
- 83 miles more WLTP range
- 70 kW faster rapid charging
- 70 kW more power
- 1.2s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £69,900 | £51,035 (better) |
| Official range | 463 miles (better) | 380 miles |
| Boot space | 502 L | 532 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 5.4 sec (better) | 6.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
VW ID.7
Length
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron4,928mm-33mm
VW ID.74,961mm
Width
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron1,882mm
VW ID.71,862mm-20mm
Height
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron1,487mm-49mm
VW ID.71,536mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,928 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,882 mm | 1,862 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,137 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,487 mm | 1,536 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m (better) | 12.5 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 518 mm spare | 538 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 502 L | 532 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1330 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 27 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
- 463 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
- Boot space of 502 L is bigger than 80% of saloon EVs we track.
VW ID.7
- Boot space of 532 L is bigger than 85% of saloon EVs we track.
- Uses 142 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |  VW ID.7 Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.93m | 4.96m+33mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.86m-20mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | Not available |
| Height | 1.49m | 1.54m+49mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.95m | 2.97m+25mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 502L | 532L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1330L | Not available |
| Frunk | 27L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m (better) | 12.5m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,250kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 77kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 463 mi (better) | 380 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW (better) | 200kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £69,900 | £51,035 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Saloon |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 463 miles (better) | 380 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 386 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 142 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.9 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Sportback e-tronperformance | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.4 sec (better) | 6.6 sec |
| Power | 280 kW (better) | 210 kW |
| Torque | 565 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
VW ID.7
Pro Match Plus
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Prices & deals
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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 - VW ID.7 Pro Match Plus
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant95%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users83%
Safety Assist80%
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 | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron worth the extra £18,865 over the VW ID.7?
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron costs £18,865 more than the VW ID.7. For that premium it adds 83 miles more WLTP range, 70 kW faster peak rapid charging and 70 kW more power. 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 VW ID.7?
The VW ID.7 is £18,865 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the VW ID.7 comes out roughly £18,825 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 VW ID.7 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 281 miles for the VW ID.7 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron goes roughly 105 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or the VW ID.7?
The two are within 20 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 538 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.7 and about 518 mm of total clearance for the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or the VW ID.7?
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 VW ID.7. 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
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .