Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Audi Q7
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores higher, 71 vs 66
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 27 Sep 2026, price 26 Jun 2026
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
20 of 27 standard · 5 optional · 2 no dataFrom
$97,935
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 185kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 511L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 66
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Audi Q7
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataFrom
$108,815
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging
- Power
- 185kW
- Economy
- 9.3 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 780L
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$97,935RRP
- with the Audi Q7's standard kit: at least $103,635 (1 option priced only inside packages; 2 with no data, not charged)
3 added options
- Head-Up Display: priced only inside the Premium package (option code WA7)
- Ventilated Front Seats: $2,100
- Panoramic Roof: $3,600
$108,815RRP
- 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.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron Sportback
$97,935
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$110,548 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $488 a week in repayments ($110,548 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Audi Q7 45 TFSI quattro
$108,815
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 26 June 2026
$123,731 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $549 a week in repayments ($123,731 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron starts $10,880 lower on RRP.
Matching the Audi Q7's standard equipment means adding at least $5,700 in options to the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, 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 ≈$488/wk(≈$2,115/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron at $110,548 drive-away; 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 Q6 Sportback e-tronDriva 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
ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q7 a rating. 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 9 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 8 on the Audi Q7.
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.
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 Q6 Sportback e-tron
None open on our record
Audi Q7
- REC-005898 · published 15 Feb 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger airbag may not have been installed correctly.Year range on the notice: 2023
- 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-005604 · published 24 Jan 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel delivery unit inside the fuel tank may break.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2021
- 5 more on the model page.
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
75.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 225kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 225kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q7 gets a 10.1-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron stands out with wireless charging — features our data doesn't list for the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Audi Q7 offers leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q6 Sportback 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 Audi Q7 responds with a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging making 185kW and 370Nm, paired to a 8-speed tiptronic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.
Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q7 is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 281mm shorter than the Audi Q7 at 5,052mm (2,994mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 780L in the Audi Q7, giving the Audi Q7 a 269L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Audi Q7 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 11.6 m against 12.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
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 Q6 Sportback e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: the lower starting price ($97,935 against $108,815).
The Audi Q7: the bigger boot with the seats up (780L against 511L).
The Verdict
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores higher, 71 vs 66
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores 71 to the Audi Q7's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 3 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron ahead by 21 points), practicality (Audi Q7 ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, 780L in the Audi Q7.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$488/wk(≈$2,115/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron at $110,548 drive-away; 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 Q6 Sportback e-tronDriva 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 Q6 Sportback e-tron and Audi Q7?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is the cheapest at $97,935 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q7 by $10,880.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Audi Q7, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi Q7 has the largest boot at 780L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
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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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