Global EV Comparison: DS 8 AWD Long Range vs Audi Q6 e-tron quattro
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) has a starting price of €75000, compared to the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…), which starts at €74700.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €75000 | €74700 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €71970 |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 7.6 |
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 Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…).
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 494 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 686 km | 625 km |
| Range (GCC) | 583 km | 496 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 101 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 97.2 kWh | 94.9 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km | 19.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6 km/kWh | 5.23 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.2 | 7.6 |
Charging
The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…) 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 | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 270 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.1 | 8.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…) has more power, the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 276 kW | 285 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 370 hp | 382 hp |
| Motor Torque | 511 Nm | 855 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.9 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.2 | 6 |
Dimensions
The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4834 mm | 4771 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2099 mm | 2193 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1920 mm | 1939 mm |
| Height | 1574 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2905 mm | 2889 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…), but the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...).
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2289 kg | 2240 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 620 l | 526 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1517 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 64 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 2400 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.7 | 7.8 |
