Head-to-head
2027 Audi S6 e-tron vs 2027 Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata wins clearly, 85.3 to 70.6, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Audi S6 e-tron is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
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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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The 2027 Hyundai Sonata is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sonata Hybrid Blue,…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Sonata
Clear winThe Hyundai Sonata wins clearly, 85.3 to 70.6, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Audi S6 e-tron is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
Price 2027 Hyundai Sonata leads by 58.6
Tech & comfort 2027 Hyundai Sonata leads by 73.2
Fuel & range 2027 Audi S6 e-tron leads by 45
| Category · weight | 2027 Audi S6 e-tronoverall 70.6 | 2027 Hyundai Sonataoverall 85.3 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 41.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 55 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 81.3 | 100 | |||||||||
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 | 73.4 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 62.1 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 26.8 | 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 | 70.6 | 85.3 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Audi S6 e-tron: base trim A6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD · Hyundai Sonata: base trim SE FWD. 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 Hyundai Sonata wins
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 7.
- It starts $39,100 lower ($27,600 against $66,700 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 13 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Audi S6 e-tron answers
- It is rated 103 combined against 51 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($750 against $1,300).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 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
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $66,700 | $27,600 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | One electric motor: Rear - Permanently-Excited Synchronous (PSM) | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | — | 181 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 117 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 111 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 105 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 9.242 | 3.195 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | 8 |
| Transmission type | Single-Speed | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 58.6 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 194 in | 193 in |
| Overall width | 76.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 39.9 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26 cu-ft | 15.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 120 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.5 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.6 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 46.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 34.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,232 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,949 lbs | 3,232 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,453 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | 5-link design | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | 5-link design | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-sensitive power assist | Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 40.4 ft | 35.9 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electro-mechanical | Electronic (Button) |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | 285 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/45 R20 100H XL front / 265/40 R20 104H XL rear | 205/65 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 15.9 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Blue Link |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.2 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56.1 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
166 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Start/Stop | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BSW) with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning | — | std |
| Advanced Airbags - Driver (1) / Front Passenger (1) | — | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact (4) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Follow Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rearview Monitor | — | std |
| Side Air Curtains (front & rear passengers) (2) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning | — | std |
| Advanced Airbags - Occupant Classification System (OCS) | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System: Standard, all four wheels, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Anti-theft System integrated with Remote Keyless Entry System and Panic | — | std |
| Automatic High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Brake Assist (ESC-equipped models) | — | std |
| Brake Construction: Front: Fixed caliper / Rear: Floating caliper with integrated electric parking brake | std | — |
| Driver's Knee airbag (1) | — | std |
| Emergency Internal Trunk Release (Bright Yellow) | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | — | std |
| Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners and Force Limiters | — | std |
| Front Brakes: Four-piston caliper / 13.8" (350mm) ventilated steel discs [A6 RWD/quattro]; 15.7" (400mm) ventilated steel discs [S6] | std | — |
| Height Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors | — | std |
| LATCH Lower Anchors (2 rear) and Upper Tether (3 rear) Anchors | — | std |
| Parking Brake: Electro-mechanical | std | — |
| Rear Brakes: Single-piston caliper / 13.8" (350mm) ventilated steel discs | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (Door logic Type) | — | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ individual tire indicator | — | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) w/ Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Phone Controls | — | std |
| 12.3-inch HD touchscreen AM/FM/MP3 Audio System 6 Speakers, HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Blue Link, smartphone integration and rearview camera | — | std |
| Antenna - Shark fin design with SiriusXM reception | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay & Android Auto capability (Wired and Wireless) | — | std |
| Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Mode, Seek) | — | std |
| Auxiliary MP3 input / USB/iPod jacks - Front center stack bin (1) | — | std |
| Blue Link Gen 2 | — | std |
| HD Radio Technology with multicasting | — | std |
| Over-The-Air Updates | — | std |
| Rear USB charge port (X2) | — | std |
| SiriusXM Sat Radio | — | std |
Convenience12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-free Smart Trunk | — | std |
| Proximity Key Entry w/ Push Button Start | — | std |
| 12-volt Outlet - Front Console (1) | — | std |
| Destination and Delivery (USD) | std | — |
| New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi., whichever occurs first | std | — |
| Power Door Locks (auto-lock function can be enabled by user) | — | std |
| Power Windows - Driver Auto Up/Down | — | std |
| Remote Releases - Hood / Trunk / Fuel Filler Door | — | 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 | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Air Filter | — | std |
| Manual Air Conditioning / Heating | — | std |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| Premium Cloth seating surfaces | — | std |
| Rear Seat Fixed headrests | — | std |
| Seatback Pockets (passenger side) | — | std |
| Seating: 5 | std | — |
Interior30 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch LCD instrument cluster display | — | std |
| Assist Grips (4) | — | std |
| Central Dome Light (door activated option) | — | std |
| Cupholders - 2 Front + 2 Rear (center armrest) | — | std |
| Door Armrest - Integrated | — | std |
| Door panel bottle holders (4) | — | std |
| Door Pockets - Small map w/ bottle holders | — | std |
| Door Sill Scuff Plates - Plastic | — | std |
| Front Map Lights - Regular | — | std |
| Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Glove Compartment Light, Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| Headroom, Front (in.) | std | — |
| Headroom, Rear (in.) | std | — |
| Illuminated Ignition Key Cylinder Surround | — | std |
| Legroom, Front (in.) | std | — |
| Legroom, Rear (in.) | std | — |
| Liquid Chrome Interior Accents | — | std |
| Pedals - Rubber Covered Gas & Brake | — | std |
| Roof Trim - Cloth | — | std |
| Shoulder Room, Front (in.) | std | — |
| Shoulder Room, Rear (in.) | std | — |
| Steering Wheel - Urethane | — | std |
| Trunk Lid Liner | — | std |
| Front Center Console Fixed Armrest Storage Box | — | std |
| Rearview Mirror - Manual Day/Night | — | std |
| Tilt & Telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Floor Mats - Carpeted or All-weather | — | opt |
| Sunvisors w/ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors & sliding function | — | std |
| Trip Odometer | — | std |
| Floor Covering - Full Cut-pile Carpeting | — | std |
Exterior27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlights (Projector-Type) | — | std |
| 16 x 6.5J Aluminum Alloy wheels w/ 205/65 R16 tires | — | std |
| Acoustic film windshield | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | std | — |
| Door Handles - Bodycolor/Chrome | — | std |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd.) | std | — |
| Front Windshield wipers - variable intermittent, speed sensitive | — | std |
| Gloss Black Side Rocker Panels | — | std |
| Height (in.) | std | — |
| LED Rear Combi (Taillight LED Only) | — | std |
| Length (in.) | std | — |
| Overall Width with Mirrors (in.) | std | — |
| Overall Width without Mirrors (in.) | std | — |
| Rear Exhaust - Hidden (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); Twin Tip Dual (N Line) | — | std |
| Solar Control Glass | — | std |
| Sport Front Bumper Fascia | — | std |
| Sport Rear Diffuser | — | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | — | std |
| Tires (Optional) | opt | — |
| Tires (Standard): 235/45 R20 100H XL front / 265/40 R20 104H XL rear all-season run flat | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.) | std | — |
| Wheels (Optional) - 19"/21" design | opt | — |
| Wheels (Optional) - 20"/21" alternate design | opt | — |
| Wheels (Standard) | std | — |
| Window Surround / DLO Molding - Chrome (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); Glossy Black (N Line) | — | std |
| Automatic Light Control | — | std |
| Rear Window Defroster, electronic w/ timer | — | std |
Powertrain32 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Configuration FWD | — | std |
| 0-100 kph (secs.) Est. | std | — |
| 0-60 mph (secs.) Est. | 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 | — |
| DC Fast Charging (270 kW): 21 minutes (10% - 80% charge) | std | — |
| Drive mode select | — | 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 | — |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | — | std |
| Level 2 Charging (9.6 kW - 240V @ 40A): 11.5 hours | std | — |
| 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 | — |
| Shift Control - Shift-By-Cable (Console Mounted) | — | std |
| Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,497 cc) - 191 hp @ 6100 rpm, 181 lb. ft. @4000 | — | std |
| Smartstream 8-speed electronic automatic w/OD lock-up torque converter | — | std |
| Top Track Speed (kph) | std | — |
| Top Track Speed (mph) | std | — |
| Transmission: Single-Speed | std | — |
Chassis11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Body Construction: Mixed steel/aluminum construction | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Front Brakes: Ventilated disc 12.0" (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); 13.6" (N Line) | — | std |
| Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber | — | std |
| Motor-Driven Power Steering - Column-mounted (MDPS) | — | std |
| Rear Brakes: Solid disc 11.2" (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); 12.8" (N Line) | — | std |
| Rear Suspension: Multi-link w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber | — | std |
| 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 | — |
| Turning Circle (ft. Curb-to-Curb): 40.4 | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hyundai Sonata
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Audi S6 e-tronA6 Sportback e-tron (RWD) RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $66,700 (base trim) | $27,600 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $66,700 – $79,600 3 trims | $27,600 – $38,500 7 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | S6 e-tron (20 inch wheels) | Sonata Hybrid Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 103 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $750 | $1,300 |
| EV range | 326 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 Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata wins clearly, 85.3 to 70.6, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Audi S6 e-tron is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Sonata scores 85.3 and the 2027 Audi S6 e-tron 70.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Audi S6 e-tron or the 2027 Hyundai Sonata?
The 2027 Hyundai Sonata starts lower — $27,600 against $66,700, a gap of $39,100 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Audi S6 e-tron or the 2027 Hyundai Sonata?
2027 Audi S6 e-tron: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Hyundai Sonata: 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 S6 e-tron and the 2027 Hyundai Sonata?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Sonata wins: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 7, starts $39,100 lower ($27,600 against $66,700 base MSRP), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 13 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Audi S6 e-tron answers: it is rated 103 combined against 51 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($750 against $1,300). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.