The same is true for the rear compartment, where even tall adults shouldn’t struggle to find a comfortable position. This could be a bonus for anyone looking to take clients or family on longer trips, where comfort in every seat is a priority.
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Size comparison |
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Model |
Length |
Width |
Height |
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Audi Q6 e-tron |
4,771mm |
1,939mm |
1,702mm |
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BMW iX3 |
4,734mm |
1,891mm |
1,668mm |
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Mercedes EQC |
4,762mm |
1,884mm |
1,622mm |
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Porsche Macan Electric |
4,784mm |
1,936mm |
1,622mm |
Does the Audi Q6 e-tron have a big boot?
Designed from the ground up to be an electric car, the Audi Q6 e-tron has a big boot even though there’s a sizable 95kWh battery hidden within its floor. This clean-sheet design also means that unlike most prior Audi EV’s, the Q6 e-tron does get a practical 64-litre under-bonnet (or ‘frunk’) storage space. Strangely, though, you can only open this using a handle in the driver’s footwell instead of via the key like a Tesla Model Y or Model X, which isn’t ideal if you’ve got hands full of shopping, and you’ll need to pay an extra £500 for a ‘Storage and luggage compartment pack’.
Still, this is a practical family SUV, and Audi has even managed to cram a further storage space under the boot floor for valuables and items you don’t want rolling around the cargo compartment.
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Boot space comparison |
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Model |
Boot space |
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Audi Q6 e-tron |
526-1,529 litres |
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BMW iX3 |
510-1,560 litres |
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Mercedes EQC |
500-1,460 litres |
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Porsche Macan Electric |
540-1,348 litres |
Is the Audi Q6 e-tron a good tow car?
Once you’ve added the somewhat pricey folding tow bar (budget just over £1,000), the Q6 e-tron can tow up to 2,400kg, which is an impressive amount for an EV. Of course, driving range is likely to drop significantly while hauling a large trailer or horsebox.
“Audi has a good reputation for crash safety, and the Q6 e-tron is loaded with standard kit”
Audi has a solid reputation for safety, frequently gaining five-star crash-test results from independent body Euro NCAP. It’s too early to tell how safe or reliable the Q6 e-tron will be, however, given that it’s only just gone on sale.
How safe is the Audi Q6 e-tron?
Without an official safety rating until it has been thoroughly tested, we’ll have to rely on Audi’s past form and the fact the Q6 e-tron comes loaded with all the latest safety features. In fact, Audi claims this car takes “road safety to a new level”, thanks to innovations like its second-generation OLED rear lights and ‘Car-to-X’ communication. In some situations, the rear lights can even display warning symbols to help alert following traffic to an accident or breakdown ahead.
What are the Audi Q6 e-tron service intervals?
Audi currently offers different servicing plans for its e-tron models, so we expect the Q6 e-tron will also fall under these. They cover up to two years of servicing (around £450), or four years of servicing (from £900) that cover work including inspections, pollen filter and brake fluid changes.
What is the warranty on the Audi Q6 e-tron?
Audi offers a three-year/60,000-mile warranty on its new models, but this is complemented by a separate eight-year/100,000-mile warranty covering the battery pack. The former isn’t particularly generous, with a number of rivals offering a longer standard period of cover.
Should you buy an Audi Q6 e-tron?
If you’re in the market for a cutting-edge electric SUV, the Q6 e-tron feels like quite a big step up from the smaller Q4 e-tron. Not only can it go further and faster, it also has a more upmarket feel inside and an impressive new infotainment suite boasting OLED screens and crisp graphics.
