Global EV Comparison: Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S vs DS 8 AWD Long Range
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) has a starting price of €96200, compared to the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...), which starts at €75000.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Italy |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €96200 | €75000 |
| GCC Score | 7.7 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
The DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…).
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 607 km | 686 km |
| Range (GCC) | 516 km | 583 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 101 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 94.9 kWh | 97.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.4 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.44 km/kWh | 6 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.1 | 9.2 |
Charging
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) maxes out at 200 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 270 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8.4 | 7.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 380 kW | 276 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 510 hp | 370 hp |
| Motor Torque | 855 Nm | 511 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3 s | 5.4 s |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 5.2 |
Dimensions
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4771 mm | 4834 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2193 mm | 2099 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1939 mm | 1920 mm |
| Height | 1665 mm | 1574 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2889 mm | 2905 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…), but the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...).
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2400 kg | 2289 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 511 l | 620 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1373 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 64 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2400 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.6 | 6.7 |
