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Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Audi Q8 e-tron
Selected trimquattroChange trim390 mi · 100 kWh · £71,475
Selected trim50 quattro · 2023-25Change trim281 mi · 95 kWh · £67,800
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed, while the Audi Q8 e-tron counters with the lowest price.
Best value
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronRange & charging
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronPracticality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi Q6 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 fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueQ6 Sportback e-tron
Q6 Sportback e-tron
5.7
Q8 e-tron
4.8
Motorway RangeQ6 Sportback e-tron
Q6 Sportback e-tron
8.3
Q8 e-tron
3
Family
Q6 Sportback e-tron
7.5
Q8 e-tron
7.8
Too close to call
ChargingQ6 Sportback e-tron
Q6 Sportback e-tron
8.2
Q8 e-tron
4
Cost Per MileQ6 Sportback e-tron
Q6 Sportback e-tron
4.2
Q8 e-tron
0.6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
quattro
- 109 miles more WLTP range
- 120 kW faster rapid charging
- 9 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 35 kW more power
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro | Audi Q8 e-tron50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £71,475 | £67,800 (better) |
| Official range | 390 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| Boot space | 511 L | 569 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 22 min (better) | 31 min |
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 sec | 5.6 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron4,771mm-144mm
Audi Q8 e-tron4,915mm
Width
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron1,939mm
Audi Q8 e-tron1,937mm-2mm
Height
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron1,665mm
Audi Q8 e-tron1,633mm-32mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro | Audi Q8 e-tron50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,771 mm | 4,915 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,939 mm | 1,937 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,193 mm | 2,189 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,633 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m (better) | 12.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 461 mm spare | 463 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro | Audi Q8 e-tron50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 511 L | 569 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1373 L | 1637 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 2,000 kg (better) | 1,800 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
- 390 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 270 kW, faster than 85% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- Braked towing capacity of 2,000 kg, a stronger tow rating than 80% of SUVs we track.
Audi Q8 e-tron
- At 4,915 mm, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Boot space of 569 L is bigger than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro |  Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.77m | 4.92m+144mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.94m-2mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | 2.19m-4mm |
| Height | 1.67m | 1.63m-32mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.89m | 2.93m+39mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 172mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 511L | 569L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1373L | 1637L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.1m (better) | 12.2m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,150kg (better) | 2,595kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000kg (better) | 1,800kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 95kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 390 mi (better) | 281 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £71,475 | £67,800 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2023–2025 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro | Audi Q8 e-tron50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 390 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 325 miles (better) | 234 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 22 min (better) | 31 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.9 kWh (better) | 89 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V (better) | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro | Audi Q8 e-tron50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 sec | 5.6 sec (better) |
| Power | 285 kW (better) | 250 kW |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 664 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
quattro
Audi Q8 e-tron
50 quattro
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant92%
Vulnerable Road Users81%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro
Tested 2019
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist76%
Warranty
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| Measure | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronquattro | Audi Q8 e-tron50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Audi Q8 e-tron
- £43,2992023Car360View
- £39,7912024Car360View
- £39,6082024Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron worth the extra £3,675 over the Audi Q8 e-tron?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron costs £3,675 more than the Audi Q8 e-tron. For that premium it adds 109 miles more WLTP range, 120 kW faster peak rapid charging and 35 kW more power. The Audi Q8 e-tron is not just cheaper - it also offers 58 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron or the Audi Q8 e-tron?
The Audi Q8 e-tron is £3,675 cheaper to buy. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is cheaper to charge, roughly £176 a year versus £232 for the Audi Q8 e-tron, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Audi Q8 e-tron comes out roughly £3,395 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 Q6 Sportback e-tron and Audi Q8 e-tron like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 325 miles for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 234 miles for the Audi Q8 e-tron - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron goes roughly 91 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 22 minutes in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 31 in the Audi Q8 e-tron, so the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron loses less time at each stop. That makes the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron or the Audi Q8 e-tron?
The two are within 2 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 463 mm of total clearance for the Audi Q8 e-tron and about 461 mm of total clearance for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron or the Audi Q8 e-tron?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 84% for the Audi Q8 e-tron. 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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