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2027 Audi A6 e-tron vs 2027 Lucid Air

The Lucid Air wins clearly, 98.1 to 85.4, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Audi A6 e-tron is ahead on price.

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2027 Audi A6 e-tron

The 2027 Audi A6 e-tron is sold in the U.S. as an electric large hatchback with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the A6 e-tron ultra, is E…

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2027 Lucid Air

The 2027 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with19 in…

Verdict · default weights

2027 Lucid Air

Clear win

The Lucid Air wins clearly, 98.1 to 85.4, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Audi A6 e-tron is ahead on price.

Tech & comfort 2027 Lucid Air leads by 44.9
Safety 2027 Lucid Air leads by 16.2
Fuel & range 2027 Lucid Air leads by 13.1
Category · weight2027 Audi A6 e-tronoverall 85.42027 Lucid Airoverall 98.1
Pricew 410094.1
Fuel & rangew 386.9100
Safetyw 483.8100
Space & cargow 288.392.6
Performancew 284.9100
Tech & comfortw 355.1100
Warrantyw 2100100
Overall85.498.1

Trim vs trim · all 7 categories compared

Audi A6 e-tron: base trim A6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD · Lucid Air: base trim Air Pure RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.

Where the gap is

the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbers

Where the 2027 Lucid Air wins

  • It lists 17 standard driver-assist features against 6.
  • It lists more comfort and tech equipment (34.5 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
  • It opens up to 74.8 cu ft of cargo against 39.9.

Where the 2027 Audi A6 e-tron answers

  • It holds 26.0 cu ft behind the second row against 22.1.
  • It starts $4,200 lower ($66,700 against $70,900 base MSRP).

What they share

  • A Safety Signal of 100.
  • 5 seats.
  • A 4-year basic warranty.

Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.

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Specifications side by side

36 specs · manufacturer press kits
SpecAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$66,700$70,900
Engine Basics
Engine type (full description)One electric motor: Rear - Permanently-Excited Synchronous (PSM)Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor RWD
Engine Output
Horsepower375 hp430 hp
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)117 mpg—
MPG (combined)111 mpg—
MPG (highway)105 mpg—
Transmission
Final drive ratio9.242—
Transmission speeds1—
Transmission typeSingle-Speed—
Dimensions Exterior
Overall height58.6 in55.4 in
Overall length194 in196 in
Overall width76.2 in76.2 in
Wheelbase116 in117 in
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row39.9 cu-ft74.8 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row26 cu-ft22.1 cu-ft
Seating
Passenger seating capacity55
Headroom
Front headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Third-row headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Legroom
Front legroom41.4 in45.4 in
Second-row legroom—37.6 in
Third-row legroom35.2 in—
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)—4,564 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4,949 lbs4,564 lbs
Suspension
Front suspension type5-link design—
Rear suspension type5-link design—
Steering
Steering typeElectromechanical progressive steering with speed-sensitive power assistElectronic Power Steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)40.4 ft19.7 ft
Brakes
Front brake diameter350 mm—
Front brake typeFour-piston fixed caliper, ventilated steel discs—
Parking brake typeElectro-mechanicalepb
Rear brake diameter350 mm—
Rear brake typeSingle-piston floating caliper, ventilated steel discs—
Wheels
Wheel diameter20 in19 in
Tires
Tire size235/45 R20 100H XL front / 265/40 R20 104H XL rear all-season run flat—
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room58.2 in58.3 in
Third-row shoulder room57.3 in54.5 in

Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.

Equipment, feature by feature

188 features · differences first, then shared

Safety19 differ · 21 listed

FeatureAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: DreamDrive® Premium— std
BRAKING: Automatic Brake Hold and Hill Hold— std
BRAKING: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake— std
FEATURES: 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions with Retractor Pretensioners for Front & Outboard Rear— std
FEATURES: Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags— std
FEATURES: Child Safety Rear Door Locks— std
FEATURES: Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System— std
FEATURES: Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release— std

Infotainment22 differ · 22 listed

FeatureAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
All-new MMI® technology and design enhancements std—
Audi dashcam system (high-resolution 4K, HDR, integrated into base of interior rear-view mirror)opt—
AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers—opt
AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ with 9 speakers— std
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Rear Center Console Display Screen—opt
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: USB-A (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats— std
Expanded and upgraded voice-control capabilities (Audi assistant with AI) std—
LUCID UX: 12.5" Portrait Orientation Center Touchscreen Display— std

Convenience8 differ · 8 listed

FeatureAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: 12V Accessory Power Outlet in Cargo Area— std
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Trunk Open/Close— std
Destination and Delivery (USD): $1,395 std—
New Power Nap mode creates calm and restful atmosphere during charging sessions std—
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi., whichever occurs first std—
Roadside Assistance: 4 year / Unlimited mileage std—
Scheduled Maintenance: First 3 years / 30,000 mi. of ownership, whichever occurs first std—
Starting MSRP (USD): $66,700 / $68,700 / $79,600 std—

Climate2 differ · 2 listed

FeatureAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
Air quality package (Prestige trim) std—
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control— std

Seating4 differ · 4 listed

FeatureAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
Heated Front Seats— std
SEATING CONFIGURATION: 5-Passenger Seating— std
SEATING: 12-Way Power Heated Front Seats with Memory— std
Seating: 5 std—

Interior20 differ · 20 listed

FeatureAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror— std
BASIC VEHICLE: 4 Years / 50,000 miles (whichever comes first)— std
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Ambient Lighting— std
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Multi-Function Steering Wheel— std
Experience worlds: Activating, Relaxing, and Harmonizing interior mood scenarios (interior lighting, sound, massage, climate) std—
HEADROOM FRONT SEATS (METAL ROOF): 39.6 inches— std
HEADROOM REAR (METAL ROOF): 37.8 inches— std
Headroom, Front (in.): 38.5 std—

Exterior42 differ · 42 listed

FeatureAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
Power-Folding & Heated Exterior Mirrors— std
AERODYNAMICS: 0.197 cd— std
APPEARANCE: Platinum— std
APPEARANCE: Stealth—opt
BODY AND Paint— std
BRAKING: Anodized Brake Calipers— std
COLOR: Infinite Black Metallic— std
COLOR: Quantum Grey Metallic—opt

Powertrain52 differ · 52 listed

FeatureAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
0 - 60 MPH— std
0-100 kph (secs.) Est.: 5.4 / 4.5 / 3.9 std—
0-60 mph (secs.) Est.: 5.2 / 4.3 / 3.7 std—
40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Mobile connector with 20 foot cable— std
40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240V outlet— std
40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 5-15 adapter for standard household outlets— std
Audi drive select assistant (automatically adjusts drive select mode to suit driving situation) std—
Battery Pack Construction: 180 Prismatic Cells, 12 Modules, Aluminum Battery Case Reinforced with Extruded Aluminum Cross-Sections std—

Chassis11 differ · 11 listed

FeatureAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
Body Construction: Mixed steel/aluminum construction std—
Brake Construction: Front: Fixed caliper / Rear: Floating caliper with integrated electric parking brake std—
Front Brakes: Four-piston caliper 13.8" (350mm) ventilated steel discs / Four-piston caliper 15.7" (400mm) ventilated steel discs (S6) std—
Parking Brake: Electro-mechanical std—
Rear Brakes: Single-piston caliper 13.8" (350mm) ventilated steel discs std—
Steering Ratio :1: 16.4 std—
Steering Type: Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-sensitive power assist std—
STEERING: Electronic Power Steering— std

Cargo6 differ · 6 listed

FeatureAudi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Storage bag that fits perfectly in the trunk wheel well— std
FRUNK: 10.0 cubic feet— std
TOTAL CARGO SPACE: 74.8 cubic feet— std
Trunk Volume / With seats folded (cu. ft.): 25.95 / 39.87 / 25.95 / 39.87 / 25.95 / 39.29 std—
TRUNK WITH ALL REAR SEATS DOWN: 64.8 cubic feet— std
TRUNK: 22.1 cubic feet— std

Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.

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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Audi A6 e-tron

Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Lucid Air

Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Audi A6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWDLucid AirAir Pure RWD
Price$66,700 (base trim)$70,900 (base trim)
Price range across trims$66,700 – $79,600 6 trims$70,900 – $249,000 4 trims
PowertrainsBEVBEV
EPA configuration comparedA6 e-tron ultraAir Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels
Combined mpg / MPGe127146
EPA annual fuel cost$600$500
EV range395 mi420 mi
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain warranty—8 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside assistance4 yr—

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2027 Audi A6 e-tron or the 2027 Lucid Air?

The Lucid Air wins clearly, 98.1 to 85.4, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Audi A6 e-tron is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Lucid Air scores 98.1 and the 2027 Audi A6 e-tron 85.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which is cheaper, the 2027 Audi A6 e-tron or the 2027 Lucid Air?

The 2027 Audi A6 e-tron starts lower — $66,700 against $70,900, a gap of $4,200 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.

Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Audi A6 e-tron or the 2027 Lucid Air?

2027 Audi A6 e-tron: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Lucid Air: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.

What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Audi A6 e-tron and the 2027 Lucid Air?

Where the 2027 Lucid Air wins: it lists 17 standard driver-assist features against 6, lists more comfort and tech equipment (34.5 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and opens up to 74.8 cu ft of cargo against 39.9. Where the 2027 Audi A6 e-tron answers: it holds 26.0 cu ft behind the second row against 22.1 and starts $4,200 lower ($66,700 against $70,900 base MSRP). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100, 5 seats, and a 4-year basic warranty.