Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Toyota Prado
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 71
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 6 Sep 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
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Toyota Prado
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$72,500
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active
- Power
- 150kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 408L
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 71
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$97,935RRP
- with the Toyota Prado's standard kit: $97,935 (nothing to add; 2 with no data, not charged)
$72,500RRP
- 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.
Toyota Prado GX Diesel
$72,500
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $312 a week in repayments ($72,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Toyota Prado starts $25,435 lower on RRP.
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
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Finance
From ≈$312/wk(≈$1,353/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Prado at $72,500 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 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
Both the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and Toyota Prado hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2024. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 85% for the Toyota Prado.
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 5 on the Toyota Prado.
Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 9 in the Toyota Prado.
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 5 on the Toyota Prado.
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 Q6 Sportback e-tron
None open on our record
Toyota Prado
- REC-006616 · published 3 Jun 2026Due to a software error, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual engine oil pressure light, engine coolant temperature, electrical charge, and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2025
- REC-006302 · published 5 Mar 2025Due to an error in the fitting instructions for the optional accessory Electric Brake Controller, the Lower Driver’s Airbag Assembly (removed during accessory fitment) may have been reinstalled using the incorrect torque.Year range on the notice: 2024
- REC-001320 · published 6 Apr 2020The fuel pump on affected vehicles may stop operating.Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2019
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 Toyota Prado gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Prado. 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 Toyota Prado offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 2-zone in the Toyota Prado.
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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 Toyota Prado responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is 2.0s 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, 219mm shorter than the Toyota Prado at 4,990mm (2,850mm 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 408L in the Toyota Prado, giving the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron a 103L advantage.
For towing, the Toyota Prado leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.6 m against 12.0 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 (Toyota Prado).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: more power (185kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (511L against 408L).
The Toyota Prado: the lower starting price ($72,500 against $97,935) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).
The Verdict
Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 71
The Toyota Prado scores 77 to the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Toyota Prado ahead by 15 points), performance (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron ahead by 12 points), reliability (Toyota Prado ahead by 10 points). Boot space with the seats up: 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, 408L in the Toyota Prado.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$312/wk(≈$1,353/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Prado at $72,500 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 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 Toyota Prado?
The Toyota Prado is the cheapest at $72,500 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron by $25,435.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched on crash rating: Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and Toyota Prado all hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2024). Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the largest boot at 511L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Toyota Prado has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron makes the most power at 185kW. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is quickest to 100km/h in 7.6s.
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