Head-to-head
2027 Audi S6 e-tron vs 2027 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 95.7 to 77.3, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Audi S6 e-tron is ahead on fuel & range.
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2027 Audi S6 e-tron
The 2027 Audi S6 e-tron is sold in the U.S. as an electric large hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the S6 e-tron (20 inch wh…
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A2027 Dodge Charger
The 2027 Dodge Charger is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Charger Daytona Scat Pack …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Dodge Charger
Clear winThe Dodge Charger wins clearly, 95.7 to 77.3, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Audi S6 e-tron is ahead on fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2027 Dodge Charger leads by 70.1
Safety 2027 Dodge Charger leads by 17.3
Fuel & range 2027 Audi S6 e-tron leads by 17
| Category · weight | 2027 Audi S6 e-tronoverall 77.3 | 2027 Dodge Chargeroverall 95.7 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 83 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 80.5 | 97.8 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 85 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 29.9 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 77.3 | 95.7 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Audi S6 e-tron: base trim A6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD · Dodge Charger: base trim R/T AWD. 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 numbersWhere the 2027 Dodge Charger wins
- It lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 7.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (43.5 points against 13 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 177 hp per ton against 146.
Where the 2027 Audi S6 e-tron answers
- It goes 59 miles further on a charge (326 against 267 miles of EPA range).
- It costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($750 against $900).
What they share
- 5 seats.
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.
Specifications side by side
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $66,700 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,000 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | One electric motor: Rear - Permanently-Excited Synchronous (PSM) | 3.0L Twin-turbo inline-six SIXPACK |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | — | 468 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 117 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 111 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 105 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 9.242 | 3.45 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | 8 |
| Transmission type | Single-Speed | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in |
| Overall height | 58.6 in | 59.2 in |
| Overall length | 194 in | 207 in |
| Overall width | 76.2 in | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 121 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 39.9 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | — | 103 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 36.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.6 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 42.6 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 37.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,791 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,949 lbs | 4,741 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | 5-link design | Multi-link |
| Rear suspension type | 5-link design | Integral link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-sensitive power assist | Electric power steering (EPS), constant ratio |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 40.4 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electro-mechanical | Electronic, automatic |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/45 R20 100H XL front / 265/40 R20 104H XL rear | 245/55R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Dodge Connect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.2 in | 57.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.3 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
194 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | — | std |
| Automatic emergency braking with road user detection | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Advanced multistage front | — | std |
| ParkSense rear view camera | — | std |
| Supplemental front-seat-mounted side | — | std |
| Supplemental side-curtain, front and rear | — | std |
| Child seat anchor system (LATCH) | — | std |
| Drowsy Driver Detection | — | std |
| ParkSense front, side and rear park assist system with adaptive guidelines and vehicle path detection (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| ParkSense rear view camera | — | std |
| Active Driving Assist | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System: Standard, all four wheels, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring signals | — | std |
| Brake Construction: Front: Fixed caliper / Rear: Floating caliper with integrated electric parking brake | std | — |
| Driver knee airbag | — | std |
| Electronic park brake — automatic | — | std |
| Four-wheel disc anti-lock braking system (ABS), all-speed traction control, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist | — | std |
| Front Brakes: Four-piston caliper / 13.8" (350mm) ventilated steel discs [A6 RWD/quattro]; 15.7" (400mm) ventilated steel discs [S6] | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Brake by Wire technology | — | std |
| Parking Brake: Electro-mechanical | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera | — | std |
| Rain brake support | — | std |
| Ready Alert Braking | — | std |
| Rear Brakes: Single-piston caliper / 13.8" (350mm) ventilated steel discs | std | — |
| Seat belt alert — driver and front passenger | — | std |
| Seat belt pretensioners — driver and front passenger | — | std |
| Seat belts — Black | — | std |
| Seat belts — Red | — | opt |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Tire-fill Alert | — | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | — | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | std | std |
| Four-wheel disc anti-lock braking system (ABS), all-speed traction control, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine nine amplified speakers with subwoofer and amplifier (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Dodge Connect — connected services trials included | — | std |
| Drive Mode Pages | — | std |
| Dual-phone connectivity | — | std |
| Media hub (includes two USB-C ports) | — | std |
| Paddles on steering wheel (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Performance pages (via Uconnect 5 system, included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Personalized profiles for vehicle, Uconnect and media settings | — | std |
| Rear (2) USB-C ports | — | std |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes trial subscription | — | std |
| Six speaker system | — | std |
| Uconnect 5 with 12.3-in. display — AM/FM radio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio with trial subscription included, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, 12.3-in. touchscreen for displaying music, climate controls and vehicle information, Bluetooth, streaming audio | — | std |
| Uconnect Voice Command | — | std |
| Vehicle information pages, driving story, drive mode information | — | std |
Convenience15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Destination and Delivery (USD) | std | — |
| Door locks — power, speed-sensitive | — | std |
| Driver Convenience Group — Heated cloth/leatherette performance seats, eight-way power driver seat, two-way driver power lumbar, four-way manual passenger seat, heated steering wheel, front/rear ParkSense with stop, side distance warning, universal garage door opener, auto-dim rearview mirror, nine-speaker audio, hatch tonneau cover, Active Noise Cancellation, cluster shift light | — | opt |
| New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi., whichever occurs first | std | — |
| Performance Handling Group — Silver Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers with floating rear, performance suspension, Line Lock, Launch control, Custom Drive Mode, 20-by-10-in aluminum wheels, 275/40R20 all-season tires, Gloss Black spoiler, high-back leather/suede performance seats, 12-way power driver/passenger seat, four-way power lumbar, ventilated front seats, heated second row, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, Uconnect 5 with Navigation, enhanced display synchronization, cluster shift light | — | opt |
| Power outlets — 12-volt, located in center console | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Enter 'n Go | — | std |
| Remote start | — | 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) | std | — |
| Total Starting MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Universal garage door opener (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Keyless manual liftgate | — | std |
| Windows — power with driver and passenger one-touch auto up/down | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor | — | std |
| Physical buttons with independent control for driver and front passenger | — | std |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Black cloth and leatherette (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Flat-bottom, flat-top design, paddles, heated, Drive Modes button (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Performance suspension (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Performance Handling Group — 12-way power driver/passenger seat, four-way power lumbar | — | opt |
| Black cloth | — | std |
| Black cloth and leatherette seats (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| High-back black leather and suede seats (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Rear — fold-flat seats | — | std |
| Seating: 5 | std | — |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Flat-bottom, flat-top design, paddles, heated, Drive Modes button (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Auto-dimming rearview (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| 10.25-in. freestanding cluster | — | std |
| 12.3-in. central display (Driver Information Display) | — | std |
| All-black headliner and interior trim | — | std |
| All-weather floor mats | — | opt |
| Cargo area lamps | — | std |
| Dodge G-meter | — | std |
| Flat-bottom, flat-top design, Drive Modes button (steering wheel) | — | std |
| Front cup holders integrated into center console | — | std |
| Front overhead LED lighting | — | std |
| Headroom, Front (in.) | std | — |
| Headroom, Rear (in.) | std | — |
| Legroom, Front (in.) | std | — |
| Legroom, Rear (in.) | std | — |
| Rear cup holder integrated into central armrest | — | std |
| Rearview mirror | — | std |
| Shift knob — leather wrapped | — | std |
| Shoulder Room, Front (in.) | std | — |
| Shoulder Room, Rear (in.) | std | — |
| Temperature display — outside | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescoping | — | std |
| Visor vanity, illuminated, driver and passenger sides | — | std |
| Front and rear | — | std |
Exterior44 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-by-8.5-in. Tech Silver aluminum wheels | — | std |
| 20-by-10-in. Diamond Cut with Luster aluminum wheels (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| 245/55R18 Nexen All-Season | — | std |
| 255/45R20XLA Nexen All-Season Package | — | opt |
| 275/40ZR20 Goodyear All-Season (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Acoustic windshield and front windows | — | std |
| Antenna — flat satellite design | — | std |
| Automatic ON/OFF headlamps | — | std |
| Badges (fender) — R/T | — | std |
| Black exhaust tips (included in Blacktop Package) | — | opt |
| Blacktop Package — includes 20-by-9-in. or 20-by-10-in. aluminum dark finish wheels, dark finish badging, dark finish exhaust tips | — | opt |
| Bodyside "Charger" blade stripe (Gloss Red, Satin Black, Satin White) | — | opt |
| Bodyside "Charger" strobe stripe (Gloss Red, Satin Black, Satin White) | — | opt |
| Bright exhaust tips | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | std | — |
| Door handles — body color with Keyless Enter 'n Go | — | std |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd.) | std | — |
| Dual Fratzog stripes | — | opt |
| Dual stripes (Gloss Black, Gloss White, Satin Black, Satin White) | — | opt |
| Fuel filler door — push-push | — | std |
| Gloss Black, heated, power mirrors | — | std |
| Height (in.) | std | — |
| LED headlamps | — | std |
| LED-illuminated daytime running lamps with park and turn indicators | — | std |
| Length (in.) | std | — |
| Lit front Fratzog badge | — | std |
| Lit rear Fratzog badge | — | std |
| Overall Width with Mirrors (in.) | std | — |
| Overall Width without Mirrors (in.) | std | — |
| R/T Dark Finish (included in Blacktop Package) | — | opt |
| Satin Black hood patch | — | opt |
| Satin Black painted hood | — | opt |
| Sculpted, Gloss Black-painted steel roof | — | std |
| SIXPACK bezel | — | std |
| Spoiler — Gloss Black (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Tires (Optional) | opt | — |
| Tires (Standard): 235/45 R20 100H XL front / 265/40 R20 104H XL rear all-season run flat | std | — |
| Variable/intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.) | std | — |
| Wheels (Optional) - 19"/21" design | opt | — |
| Wheels (Optional) - 20"/21" alternate design | opt | — |
| Wheels (Standard) | std | — |
| Defroster — rear window | — | std |
| Privacy rear windows | — | std |
Powertrain33 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-wheel drive (AWD) | — | std |
| 0-100 kph (secs.) Est. | std | — |
| 0-60 mph (secs.) Est. | std | — |
| 3.0L Twin-turbo SIXPACK with eight-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| Auto/Eco/Sport/Wet-Snow/Valet | — | std |
| Battery Pack Construction: 180 Prismatic Cells, 12 Modules; Aluminum Battery Case Reinforced with Extruded Aluminum Cross-Sections | std | — |
| Battery Size (Gross): 100 kWh | std | — |
| Battery Size (Net): 94.4 kWh | std | — |
| Battery Type: 800V Lithium Ion | std | — |
| Charge Port (Driver side): AC/DC Combo Port J1772 / CCS | std | — |
| Charge Port (Passenger side): AC Port J1772 | std | — |
| Configuration: Single Rear Motor / Single Front / Single Rear Motor | std | — |
| Custom Drive Mode (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| DC Fast Charging (270 kW): 21 minutes (10% - 80% charge) | std | — |
| Driven Wheels: Rear-Wheel Drive / All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Electric Motor Type: One electric motor: Rear - Permanently-Excited Synchronous (PSM) / Two electric motors: Front - Asynchronous (ASM) / Rear - Permanently-Excited Synchronous (PSM) | std | — |
| EPA Estimated Range (Mi.) | std | — |
| EPA Rating: ZEV | std | — |
| Gear Ratios :1 Final | std | — |
| High Voltage Battery Limited Warranty: 8 Years / 100,000 Miles (whichever occurs first), 70% retention of battery capacity | std | — |
| Launch Control (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Level 2 Charging (9.6 kW - 240V @ 40A): 11.5 hours | std | — |
| Line Lock (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Max Charging Capacity AC / DC: up to 9.6 kW / 270 kW | std | — |
| MPG/MPGe (City) | std | — |
| MPG/MPGe (Combined) | std | — |
| MPG/MPGe (Highway) | std | — |
| Nominal Horsepower (hp) | std | — |
| Peak Power w/ Launch Control (hp) | std | — |
| Rear-wheel-drive mode | — | std |
| Top Track Speed (kph) | std | — |
| Top Track Speed (mph) | std | — |
| Transmission: Single-Speed | std | — |
Chassis12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Body Construction: Mixed steel/aluminum construction | std | — |
| Brembo brake calipers – (black, orange; must have Performance Handling Group for R/T)* | — | opt |
| Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers and floating rear calipers | — | opt |
| Electric power steering (EPS) | — | std |
| Performance suspension (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Sport suspension (included in Blacktop Package) | — | opt |
| Steering Ratio :1: 16.4 | std | — |
| Steering Type: Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-sensitive power assist | std | — |
| Suspension (standard): 5-link design front suspension // 5-link design rear suspension | std | — |
| Touring suspension | — | std |
| Turning Circle (ft. Curb-to-Curb): 40.4 | std | — |
| Two-piston floating front and rear calipers | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo mats | — | opt |
| Trunk Volume / With seats folded (cu. ft.) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPAudi S6 e-tron
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Dodge Charger
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $66,700 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $66,700 – $79,600 3 trims | — 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | S6 e-tron (20 inch wheels) | Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 103 | 86 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $750 | $900 |
| EV range | 326 mi | 267 mi |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | 4 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Audi S6 e-tron or the 2027 Dodge Charger?
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 95.7 to 77.3, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Audi S6 e-tron is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Dodge Charger scores 95.7 and the 2027 Audi S6 e-tron 77.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Audi S6 e-tron or the 2027 Dodge Charger?
2027 Audi S6 e-tron: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Dodge Charger: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 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 S6 e-tron and the 2027 Dodge Charger?
Where the 2027 Dodge Charger wins: it lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 7, lists more comfort and tech equipment (43.5 points against 13 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 177 hp per ton against 146. Where the 2027 Audi S6 e-tron answers: it goes 59 miles further on a charge (326 against 267 miles of EPA range) and costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($750 against $900). What they share: 5 seats.