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Audi Q6 e-tron vs Rivian R1S

The Audi Q6 e-tron leads on cargo space. The Rivian R1S leads on power.

Audi Q6 e-tron

SUV

2027 Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (19 inch Tires)

1 of 25 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

81/100#11 of 80 · Everyday
Rivian R1S

SUV

2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)

1 of 66 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026

80/100#13 of 80 · Everyday

Audi Q6 e-tron is cheaper by $2,700

Who's ahead - and by how much?

Q6 e-tronAudi Q6 e-tronR1SRivian R1S
  • Range (EPA)
    325 mi
    410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

    A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.

  • Cargo space
    18.6 cu ft - best on this row
    17.6 cu ft
    +1 cu ft· 6%
  • Power
    285 kW
    - best on this row
    +211 kW· 74%
  • 0⁠–⁠60 mphlower is better
    - best on this row
    1.5 s faster· 31%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    32.3 kWh/100 miEPA - best on this row
    40.1 kWh/100 miEPA
    7.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 19%
  • AC charging
    11 kW
    - best on this row
    +1 kW· 5%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecAudi Q6 e-tronRivian R1S
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)325 mi410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Range (WLTP)388 mino data
Efficiency lower is better32.3 kWh/100 miEPA - best on this row40.1 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery94.9 kWhversion: Dual Max
Battery (gross)100 kWhversion: R1S Tri Max
Charging
Fast-charge peak270 kWversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
10–80% charge lower is better21 minversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Full charge at 240 V lower is better12 h - best on this row15 h
AC charging11 kW - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better5.4 sno data
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better - best on this row
Power285 kW - best on this row
Torqueversion: Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron
Top speed130 mphno data
DriveAWDAWD
Space and size
Cargo space18.6 cu ft - best on this row17.6 cu ft
Front trunkversion: Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron
Seats57
Length187.8 in200.8 in
Width76.3 in82 in
Height64.9 in
Wheelbase114.1 in121.1 in
Ground clearanceversion: Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron
Weight5,126 lbno data
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty8 years
Cell chemistryLi-ion
Equipment
Heat pumpversion: Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)no dataversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Audi Q6 e-tronRivian R1S
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Audi Q6 e-tron

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 23, 2026

audiusa.com
SQ6 e-tron
$73,200
Prices in 4 markets

Rivian R1S

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date

assets.rivian.com
Adventure — Dual Standard
$75,900
Premium
$83,990
Prices in 2 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range (EPA)

Audi Q6 e-tron
325 miEPA
Rivian R1S
410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

Audi Q6 e-tron
21 min
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Fast-charge peak

Audi Q6 e-tron
270 kW
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which is cheaper to buy?

Audi Q6 e-tronQ6 e-tron

Price (from, new)

Leader
Audi Q6 e-tron
Audi Q6 e-tron
Rivian R1S
Ahead by
$2,700

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