Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Lexus NX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron at 5 stars (2024) and the Lexus NX at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 91% for the Lexus NX, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, against 6 on the Lexus NX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 8 in the Lexus NX.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Lexus NX gets a 9.8-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with head-up display and Mark Levinson audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Lexus NX responds with a Hybrid making 179kW and 239Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 179kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is 0.1s 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, 111mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Lexus NX a 9L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 Lexus NX's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.4 m against 11.6 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 (Lexus NX). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron), 4 years (Lexus NX).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: more power (185kW against 179kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg).

The Lexus NX: the lower starting price ($71,700 against $97,935) and the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 511L).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 71

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Lexus NX ahead by 14 points), value (Lexus NX ahead by 12 points).

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