Audi A3 Sportback Audi Q6 e-tron

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Comparison table

23 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
Audi A3 Sportback Audi Q6 e-tron
Fuel (differs) Petrol Electric
Model years (differs) 2020-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 36,900 € 76,950
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 73/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 71/100 74/100
Practicality (differs) 67/100 78/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 68/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 80/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 150 387
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 8.1 5.9
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 226 210
Length (mm) (differs) 4352 4771
Width (mm) (differs) 1816 1939
Height (mm) (differs) 1441 1685
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1400 2400
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.8
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500 2400
Boot (l) (differs) 380 526
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 625
Battery (kWh) (differs) 94.9
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 270
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A3 Sportback · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A3 Sportback · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 5.8 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A3 Sportback · Practicality: Boot 380 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs C-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A3 Sportback · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data per trim within 8Y since facelift · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A3 Sportback · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi Q6 e-tron · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Audi battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q6 e-tron · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi Q6 e-tron · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP, public forums (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi Q6 e-tron · Practicality: Boot 526 l + towing weight 2,400 kg vs EV midsize segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q6 e-tron · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · 8Y (facelift 2024)

Audi A3 Sportback

C-segment hatchback on the MQB platform, shared with Volkswagen Golf and Seat Leon. The 35 TFSI delivers about 150 hp from a petrol four-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 5.8 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 6.5-7.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · C1 (2024-, PPE-platform)

Audi Q6 e-tron

First Audi on the new PPE platform (Premium Platform Electric), shared with the Porsche Macan EV. 800V architecture, 94.9 kWh net battery and DC charging up to around 270 kW. WLTP around 625 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), 10-80% in about 21 minutes under favourable conditions. Braked towing weight 2,400 kg, unusually high for an EV.

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