SQ6 e-tron AWD
What the SQ6 e-tron adds over the Q6 e-tron (RWD) (+$9,100)
| Spec | Q6 e-tron (RWD) | SQ6 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | 375 mm |
| Front brake type | Four Piston Calipers, ventilated rotors | Six Piston Calipers, two-piece ventilated rotors |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 350 mm |
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 60.2 cu-ft | 60.4 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4982 lbs | 5324 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4982 lbs | 5324 lbs |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 483 hp |
| Engine type (full description) | One electric motor: Rear - Permanently-Excited Synchronous (PSM) | Two electric motors: Front - Asynchronous (ASM), Rear - Permanently-Excited Synchronous (PSM) |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Front legroom | 39.8 in | 39.4 in |
| MPG (city) | 105 mpg | 96 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 99 MPGe | 89 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 93 mpg | 82 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $63,800 | $72,900 |
| Overall height | 66.6 in | 66.8 in |
| Overall length | 187.8 in | 187.9 in |
| Overall width | 76.3 in | 77.4 in |
| Tire size | 235/60 R19; 255/55 R19 All-Season | 255/50 R20; 285/45 R20 All-Season |
| Final drive ratio | 9.242:1 | Front 9.191:1, Rear 9.242:1 |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 20 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 113.8 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: All-Wheel Drive
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 375 mm |
| Front brake type | Six Piston Calipers, two-piece ventilated rotors |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | Single Piston Calipers, ventilated rotors |
| Parking brake type | Electromechanical |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 60.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 30.2 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in |
| Overall height | 66.8 in |
| Overall length | 187.9 in |
| Overall width | 77.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Two electric motors: Front - Asynchronous (ASM), Rear - Permanently-Excited Synchronous (PSM) |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 483 hp |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 96 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 89 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 82 mpg |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 39.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $72,900 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.8 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | 5-link design |
| Rear suspension type | 5-link design |
Tires
| Tire size | 255/50 R20; 285/45 R20 All-Season |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | Front 9.191:1, Rear 9.242:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 |
| Transmission type | Single-Speed |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5324 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5324 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety6 std · 0 opt
- Anti-Lock Braking System All Four Wheels with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Brake Construction: Diagonal Dual-Circuit Brake System with ESC/ABS/EBV Brake Booster, Hydraulic Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front Brakes: Four Piston Calipers with 350 mm ventilated rotors (RWD/quattro); Six Piston Calipers with 375 mm two-piece ventilated rotors (SQ6)
- Parking Brake: Electromechanical
- Rear Brakes: Single Piston Calipers with 330 mm ventilated rotors (RWD); Single Piston Calipers with 350 mm ventilated rotors (quattro/SQ6)
Seating1 std · 0 opt
- Seating: 5-Passenger
Interior6 std · 0 opt
- Headroom, Front (in.): 38.5
- Headroom, Rear (in.): 38.4
- Legroom, Front (in.): 39.8 / 39.8 / 39.4
- Legroom, Rear (in.): 37.4
- Shoulder Room, Front (in.): 58.7
- Shoulder Room, Rear (in.): 56.8
Exterior11 std · 3 opt
- Curb Weight (lb.): 4,982 / 5,269 / 5,324
- Drag Coefficient (Cd): 0.32 Cd / 0.33 Cd / 0.32 Cd
- EPA Class: SUV
- Ground Clearance (in.): 8.4 / 8.3 / 8.5
- Height (in.): 66.6 / 66.6 / 66.8
- Length (in.): 187.8 / 187.8 / 187.9
- Overall Width with Mirrors (in.): 86.3
- Overall Width without Mirrors (in.): 76.3 / 76.3 / 77.4
- Tires (Standard) F;R: 235/60 R19; 255/55 R19 All-Season (RWD/quattro); 255/50 R20; 285/45 R20 All-Season (SQ6)
- Wheelbase (in.): 113.7 / 113.7 / 113.8
- Wheels (Standard): 19" 5-double-arm flag design (RWD); 19" 5-double-spoke Dynamic design wheels, bi-color (quattro); 20" 10-spoke Trapezoid design wheels, bi-color (SQ6)
- Tires (Optional) F;R: 235/65 R18; 255/60 R18 Summer (RWD); 255/50 R20; 285/45 R20 All-Season (quattro); 255/45 R21; 285/40 R21 Summer (SQ6) optional
- Wheels (Optional): 18" 10-spoke design (RWD); 20" 5-arm Structure design wheels, bi-color (quattro); 21" 5-V-spoke Structure design wheels, bi-color (SQ6) optional
- Wheels (Optional): 20" 5-double-arm falx design (RWD); 21" 5-Y-spoke Dynamic design wheels, bi-color (quattro); 21" 5-Y-spoke Dynamic design wheels, bi-color (SQ6) optional
Powertrain33 std · 0 opt
- All-Wheel Drive
- 0-100 km/h (sec.): 6.6 sec / 5.1 sec / 4.3 sec
- 0-60 mph (sec.): 6.3 sec / 4.9 sec / 4.1 sec
- Base MSRP (USD): $63,800 / $65,800 / $72,900
- Battery Pack Construction: 180 Prismatic Cells, 12 Modules; Aluminum Battery Case Reinforced with Extruded Aluminum Cross-Sections
- Battery Size (Gross): 100 kWh
- Battery Size (Net): 94.4 kWh
- Battery Type: 800V Lithium Ion
- Charge Port (Driver side): AC/DC Combo Port J1772 / CCS
- Charge Port (Passenger side): AC Port J1772
- Configuration: Single Rear Motor (RWD); Single Front / Single Rear Motor (quattro/SQ6)
- DC Fast Charging (270 kW): 22 minutes (10% - 80% charge) (RWD); 21 minutes (10% - 80% charge) (quattro / SQ6)
- Destination (USD): $1,295
- Driven Wheels: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD); All-Wheel Drive (quattro/SQ6)
- EPA Range (mi.): 321 (Optional 18" Wheel) / 307 (Standard 19" Wheel) / 275
- EPA Rating: ZEV
- Electric Motor Type: One electric motor: Rear - Permanently-Excited Synchronous (PSM) / Two electric motors: Front - Asynchronous (ASM) Rear - Permanently-Excited Synchronous (PSM)
- Final Drive Ratio Front: NA (RWD); 9.191:1 (quattro/SQ6)
- Final Drive Ratio Rear: 9.242:1
- Level 2 Charging (9.6 kW - 240V @ 40A): 14 hours
- MPG/MPGe (City): 112 (18") / 105 (19") / 96
- MPG/MPGe (Combined): 104 (18") / 99 (19") / 89
- MPG/MPGe (Highway): 96 (18") / 93 (19") / 82
- Max Charging Capacity AC / DC: up to 9.6 kW / 260 kW (RWD); up to 9.6 kW / 270 kW (quattro / SQ6)
- Nominal Horsepower: 302 hp / 422 hp / 483 hp
- Peak Horsepower w' Launch Control: 322 hp / 456 hp / 509 hp
- Top Speed (km/h): 210 km/h / 210 km/h / 230 km/h
- Top Speed (mph): 130 mph / 130 mph / 143 mph
- Total Base MSRP (USD): $65,095 / $67,095 / $74,195
- Transmission: Single-Speed
- Warranty Comprehensive: 4 years / 50,000 Miles (whichever occurs first)
- Warranty Hybrid / Drive Battery: 8 Years / 100,000 Miles (whichever occurs first), 70% retention of battery capacity
- Warranty Powertrain: 4 years / 50,000 Miles (whichever occurs first)
Chassis6 std · 0 opt
- Body Construction: Mixed steel/aluminum construction
- Front Suspension: 5-link design
- Rear Suspension: 5-link design
- Steering Ratio: 16.3:1
- Steering Type: Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance
- Turning Circle (ft. Curb-to-Curb): 39.7 ft.
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Maximum Braked Trailer Mass (lb.): 4,400
- Maximum Tongue Weight (lb.): 400
- Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) / With Seats Folded (cu. ft.): 30.2 / 60.2 (RWD/quattro); 30.2 / 60.4 (SQ6)
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Q6 e-tron. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the SQ6 e-tron
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron SQ6 e-tron?
The manufacturer lists $72,900 for the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron SQ6 e-tron. That is $9,100 above the Q6 e-tron (RWD), the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron SQ6 e-tron add over the Q6 e-tron (RWD)?
Against the Q6 e-tron (RWD), 1 feature becomes standard that the Q6 e-tron (RWD) does not and 21 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.