Audi A5 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular Sedans compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 67: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 6 Nov 2026
Audi A5
19 of 27 standard · 3 optional · 5 no dataFrom
$89,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and plug-in hybrid technology
- Power
- 270kW
- Economy
- 2.6 L/100km with a full battery
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 331L
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Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$109,551
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 448kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 371L
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Audi A5: we're still completing kerb weight, braked towing and energy consumption.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N: we're still completing kerb weight, turning circle and braked towing.
Blank cells below mean we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$89,900RRP
- with the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N's standard kit: at least $92,100 (1 option priced only inside packages; 2 with no data, not charged)
2 added options
- Head-Up Display: priced only inside the Premium package
- Ventilated Front Seats: $2,200
$109,551RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro 270 kW Sedan
$89,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $393 a week in repayments ($89,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N N AWD
$109,551
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $483 a week in repayments ($109,551 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Audi A5 starts $19,651 lower on RRP.
Matching the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N's standard equipment means adding at least $2,200 in options to the Audi A5, and one is priced only inside a package whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$393/wk(≈$1,701/mo)
Estimate on the Audi A5 at $89,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi A5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Audi A5 and 8 on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi A5
- REC-005841 · published 30 Nov 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the outer backrest frame of the front seats may have been incorrectly welded.Year range on the notice: 2023
- REC-001665 · published 3 Sep 2021Some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and may break.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021
- REC-001650 · published 23 Jul 2021The seatbelt warning (acoustic warning tone and visual display) may occasionally operate rather than continuously, in circumstances such as a seatbelt not fastened or unfastened while the vehicle is moving.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2021
- 10 more on the model page.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
20.7kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
84kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (10.5kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi A5 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, ventilated seats and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
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Drivetrain
The Audi A5 uses a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and plug-in hybrid technology producing 270kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds.
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N counters with its electric setup making 448kW and 740Nm, paired to a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds.
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N has the clear power advantage at 448kW vs 270kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi A5 measures 4,829mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 106mm shorter than the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N at 4,935mm (2,965mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 331L in the Audi A5 and 371L in the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N a 40L advantage.
The Audi A5 turns in a 12.2 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi A5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai IONIQ 6 N). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi A5), no data (Hyundai IONIQ 6 N).
Where each one leads
The Audi A5: the lower starting price ($89,900 against $109,551).
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N: more power (448kW against 270kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (371L against 331L).
The Verdict
Level at 67: here's what splits them
The Audi A5 and Hyundai IONIQ 6 N are level on the CarSorted Score at 67 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: safety (Audi A5 ahead by 20 points), performance (Hyundai IONIQ 6 N ahead by 16 points), technology (Hyundai IONIQ 6 N ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 331L in the Audi A5, 371L in the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$393/wk(≈$1,701/mo)
Estimate on the Audi A5 at $89,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi A5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi A5 and Hyundai IONIQ 6 N?
The Audi A5 is the cheapest at $89,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N by $19,651.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi A5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). We hold no ANCAP data for Hyundai IONIQ 6 N, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N has the largest boot at 371L with the seats up.
Which is the most powerful?
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N makes the most power at 448kW. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is quickest to 100km/h in 3.2s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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