Audi Q6 e-tron vs Ineos Grenadier

The Audi Q6 e-tron starts from $97,935 before on-road costs, while the Ineos Grenadier opens at $107,000. That makes the Audi Q6 e-tron the more affordable entry point by $9,065.

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 $117,700 respectively.

The Audi Q6 e-tron qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Ineos Grenadier, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

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.

The Audi Q6 e-tron features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q6 e-tron stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Ineos Grenadier. The Ineos Grenadier counters with JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q6 e-tron gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Ineos Grenadier offers cloth.

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 Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Audi Q6 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q6 e-tron is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q6 e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 124mm shorter than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 526L in the Audi Q6 e-tron and 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 729L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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 (Ineos Grenadier). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Ineos Grenadier).