Audi Q6 e-tron vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

The Audi Q6 e-tron starts from $97,935 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N opens at $115,000. That makes the Audi Q6 e-tron the more affordable entry point by $17,065.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $107,729 and $126,500 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q6 e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q6 e-tron uses a Electric producing 185kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N counters with its electric setup making 448kW and 740Nm, paired to its gearbox driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has the clear power advantage at 448kW vs 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is 4.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 83kWh (Audi Q6 e-tron) vs 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5 N). DC fast charging peaks at 225kW (Audi Q6 e-tron) vs 350kW (Hyundai IONIQ 5 N).

The Audi Q6 e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 56mm longer than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N at 4,715mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 526L in the Audi Q6 e-tron and 480L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, giving the Audi Q6 e-tron a 46L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q6 e-tron) vs 5 years (Hyundai IONIQ 5 N). Both match on warranty length.