Audi Q6 e-tron GF vs Renault Captur MK1

Audi Q6 e-tron

GF · 2024 – 2026

The first-generation Q6 e-tron (GF), on the PPE 800V platform.

Renault Captur

MK1 · 2013 – 2019

The first Captur (MK1), on a modified B platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q6 e-tron

Pick the GF for the 270 kW DC charging and the performance RWD’s ~625 km WLTP — ideally the quattro with the larger battery.

Best engine: The quattro (388 hp) with the larger battery.

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Pick this one if…

Renault Captur

Pick the MK1 for an affordable, flexible early Captur with a clever sliding rear bench.

Best engine: The 0.9 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 dCi (diesel).

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Performance

quattro · Electric vs 0.9 TCe 90 · Petrol

	Audi Q6 e-tron	Renault Captur
Power	388 hp Winner	90 hp
Torque	855 Nm Winner	135 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,9 s Winner	12,7 s
Top speed	210 km/h Winner	171 km/h
Power-to-weight	165,1 hp/t Winner	83,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	105 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	4,7 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q6 e-tron	Renault Captur
Boot	526 L Winner	377 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.529 L Winner	1.235 L
Wheelbase	2,90 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,77 m	4,12 m
Ground clearance	17,6 cm	—
Turning circle	12,1 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	900 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q6 e-tron	Renault Captur
Platform	PPE (800-volt)	B (modified)
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	Electric motors · RWD / quattro (PPE 800V)	0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi
Transmission	Single-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Fuel	Electric	Petrol
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 6
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q6 e-tron

Software/electronics gremlins on early 2024 cars
Long-term battery & drivetrain data still limited
PPE 800V system: high-voltage check recommended

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
EDC: jerky shifts at low speed
Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes

Pros

Audi Q6 e-tron

270 kW DC fast charging (10–80% in ~21 min)
Performance RWD does up to ~625 km WLTP
SQ6 e-tron has 489 hp (up to 517 hp in boost mode)

Renault Captur

Flexible sliding rear bench
Affordable and plentiful used
Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel

Cons

Audi Q6 e-tron

SQ6 e-tron (489 hp, up to 517 hp in boost mode) cuts range to ~598 km WLTP
Early software quirks

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe carries chain risk
Boot and rear legroom smaller than MK2

Driving experience

Audi Q6 e-tron

Quiet, quick and far more efficient than the old e-tron. The Q6 rides comfortably, steers accurately with decent weighting, and feels more agile and lighter on its feet than the GE, helped by the newer PPE platform. Rear-drive is the base; dual-motor quattro adds pace and all-wheel traction. The 800-volt architecture charges far faster on suitable chargers, and the larger battery delivers competitive real-world range. It is a more modern, more rounded electric SUV than the e-tron, with the same hushed refinement and without the efficiency penalty of the early car.

Renault Captur

Light and easy to place in town with a reasonably high driving position, helped by light steering that is not especially communicative. Body control is acceptable but the ride is firmer than a conventional supermini, especially on larger wheels. The 0.9 TCe and 1.2 TCe feel responsive for daily use when healthy, while the 1.5 dCi is stronger on the motorway. Manual gearboxes are straightforward; the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but often shows low-speed hesitation or judder. Overall a competent compact crossover of its era rather than a driver's car.