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Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron vs BMW iX3
Selected trimStandard372 mi · 100 kWh · £90,150
Selected trim40Change trim395 mi · 82.6 kWh · £53,250
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron stays competitive across the board, while the BMW iX3 leads on value for money, family practicality and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW iX3 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW iX3 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueBMW
Audi
5.3
BMW
6.2
Motorway Range
Audi
7.6
BMW
7.8
Too close to call
FamilyBMW
Audi
7.5
BMW
8
Charging
Audi
8.3
BMW
8.3
Too close to call
Cost Per MileBMW
Audi
3.2
BMW
6.4
City DrivingBMW
Audi
1.7
BMW
3.3
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tronBase | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £90,150 | £53,250 (better) |
| Official range | 372 miles | 395 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 511 L | 520 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min | 21 min |
| 0-62 mph | 4.3 sec (better) | 6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron
BMW iX3
Length
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron4,771mm-11mm
BMW iX34,782mm
Width
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron1,965mm
BMW iX31,895mm-70mm
Height
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron1,680mm
BMW iX31,635mm-45mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tronBase | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,771 mm | 4,782 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,965 mm | 1,895 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,093 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m | 12.1 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 435 mm spare | 505 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tronBase | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 511 L | 520 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1373 L | 1750 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 58 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron
- 372 mile WLTP range, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 270 kW, faster than 85% of SUVs in our catalogue.
BMW iX3
- 395 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 300 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- Uses 146 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 95% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron Base |  BMW iX3 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.77m | 4.78m+11mm |
| Width | 1.97m | 1.90m-70mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.09m |
| Height | 1.68m | 1.64m-45mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.90m-3mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 511L | 520L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1373L | 1750L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 58L |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.1m | 12.1m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,350kg | 2,200kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 82.6kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 372 mi | 395 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW | 300kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £90,150 | £53,250 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tronBase | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 372 miles | 395 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 309 miles (better) | 293 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min | 21 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW | 300 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 146 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 100 kWh (better) | 82.6 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tronBase | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.3 sec (better) | 6 sec |
| Power | 380 kW (better) | 235 kW |
| Torque | 580 Nm (better) | 500 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
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 SQ6 Sportback e-tron
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
BMW iX3
40
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron Base
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant92%
Vulnerable Road Users81%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - BMW iX3 40
Tested 2026
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron worth the extra £36,900 over the BMW iX3?
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron costs £36,900 more than the BMW iX3. For that premium it adds 145 kW more power and a 1.7s quicker 0-62mph time. The BMW iX3 is not just cheaper - it also offers 30 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the BMW iX3 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron or the BMW iX3?
The BMW iX3 is £36,900 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the BMW iX3 comes out roughly £37,020 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 SQ6 Sportback e-tron and BMW iX3 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 309 miles for the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron and 293 miles for the BMW iX3 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron goes roughly 17 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 21-21 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron or the BMW iX3?
The BMW iX3 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 70 mm narrower than the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 505 mm of total clearance for the BMW iX3 and about 435 mm of total clearance for the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .