Audi Q6 e-tron GF vs Renault Captur MK2

Audi Q6 e-tron
GF · 2024 – 2026
The first-generation Q6 e-tron (GF), on the PPE 800V platform.

Renault Captur
MK2 · 2019 – 2026
The second Captur (MK2), on the CMF-B platform with E-Tech hybrids.
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.
Renault Captur
Pick the MK2 for the roomier, modern Captur with E-Tech hybrids and the flexible rear bench.
Performance
quattro · Electric vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol
| Audi Q6 e-tron | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
388 hp
Winner
|
100 hp
|
| Torque |
855 Nm
Winner
|
160 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,9 s
Winner
|
13,0 s
|
| Top speed |
210 km/h
Winner
|
178 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
165,1 hp/t
Winner
|
87,7 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
|
115 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
—
|
5,0 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Audi Q6 e-tron | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
526 L
Winner
|
422 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.529 L
Winner
|
1.500 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,90 m
Winner
|
2,64 m
|
| Length |
4,77 m
|
4,24 m
|
| Ground clearance |
17,6 cm
|
—
|
| Turning circle |
12,1 m
|
10,9 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
2.000 kg
Winner
|
1.100 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| Audi Q6 e-tron | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PPE (800-volt) | CMF-B |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Electric motors · RWD / quattro (PPE 800V) | 1.0 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 Blue dCi · E-Tech 140/145 · E-Tech PHEV 158 |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- Software/electronics gremlins on early 2024 cars
- Long-term battery & drivetrain data still limited
- PPE 800V system: high-voltage check recommended
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
- Electrical gremlins and infotainment freezes
- 1.5 Blue dCi: DPF and AdBlue on short trips
Pros
- 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)
- Bigger boot than the MK1
- Modern E-Tech hybrids available
- Keeps the clever sliding rear bench
Cons
- SQ6 e-tron (489 hp, up to 517 hp in boost mode) cuts range to ~598 km WLTP
- Early software quirks
- PHEV pricier and heavier
- Infotainment can be slow
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 firmer than the first-generation Captur, reducing roll in corners while staying acceptable on normal roads, though the ride can feel firm on larger wheels. The 1.0 TCe and 1.3 TCe feel responsive for daily use; the E-Tech hybrid adds strong low-speed electric assistance and smooth transitions once warm. Manual gearboxes are straightforward, and the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but can hesitate at low speeds. Overall a competent, easy compact crossover rather than a driver's car.
Belgian taxes & LEZ