Electric car comparison

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron vs Volkswagen ID. Polo

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron

Current
Range
600 km*
Battery
94.9 kWh
DC charging
186 kW
0–100 km/h
5.4 s

Liftback · RWD · 5 seats

B V

Reference model

Volkswagen ID. Polo

Current
Range
335 km*
Battery
51.7 kWh
DC charging
95 kW
0–100 km/h
7.1 s

Hatchback · FWD · 5 seats

Data checked 17 July 2026

Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.

Data-led verdict

PlugSphere Smart Score

A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.

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A

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron

Leads
96 /100

Smart Score verdict

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads

20-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

Volkswagen ID. Polo

76 /100
Score categoryA · A6 Sportback e-tronB · ID. Polo
Range 25% weight 100/100 Leads 56/100
Charging 25% weight 100/100 Leads 71/100
Efficiency 15% weight 97/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 76/100
Practicality 15% weight 100/100 Leads 80/100
EV capability 10% weight 60/100 100/100 Leads

Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.

Side by side

Full specification comparison

Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.

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Specification A Reference model Audi A6 Sportback e-tron B Reference model Volkswagen ID. Polo
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 600 km Better 335 km
Useable battery 94.9 kWh 51.7 kWh
Efficiency 158 Wh/km 154 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 718 km Better 363 km
Charging
Onboard AC charger 22 kW Better 11 kW
Typical DC charging power 186 kW Better 95 kW
Estimated 10–80% DC time 21.0 min Better 23.0 min
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Yes
Battery preconditioning Yes Yes
Body & practicality
Body style Liftback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 529 L Better 441 L
Curb weight 2,250 kg 1,576 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible Yes Yes
Performance
0–100 km/h 5.4 s Better 7.1 s
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 2,100 kg Better 1,200 kg
Towbar approved Yes Yes
Heat pump Yes Yes
Battery chemistry NCM NCM
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) No Yes Better
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) No Yes Better
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) No Yes Better
Bidirectional charging No Yes Better
Availability
Current status Current Current
Available from September 2024 April 2026
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 5 stars Not available
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.

Market by market

Price comparison

Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.

Market A Audi A6 Sportback e-tron B Volkswagen ID. Polo
Country Germany From €62,800 From €24,995
Country Netherlands From €63,990 From €24,990
Country United Kingdom From £62,540 From £30,000 (estimate) Estimated price

Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.

Versions at a glance

Variants and model years

Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.

A

Model family

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron trims

3 versions
  • A6 Sportback e-tron performance (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    600 km*
    Battery
    94.9 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    570 km*
    Battery
    94.9 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • A6 Sportback e-tron (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    485 km*
    Battery
    75.8 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
B

Model family

Volkswagen ID. Polo trims

3 versions
  • ID. Polo 155 kW - 52 kWh (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    335 km*
    Battery
    51.7 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • ID. Polo 85 kW - 37 kWh (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    245 km*
    Battery
    37.5 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • ID. Polo 99 kW - 37 kWh (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    245 km*
    Battery
    37.5 kWh
    Drive
    FWD

A6 Sportback e-tron vs ID. Polo — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Volkswagen ID. Polo?

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron has an estimated 600 km of mixed-condition range and Volkswagen ID. Polo has 335 km. That gives Audi A6 Sportback e-tron a 265 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Volkswagen ID. Polo?

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is listed at 186 kW typical DC power and Volkswagen ID. Polo at 95 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Volkswagen ID. Polo?

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 20 points: 96/100 versus 76/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Volkswagen ID. Polo?

PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.

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