A6 e-tron vs G90
The A6 e-tron and the G90 sit in the same midsize luxury car class, but Audi and Genesis don’t always agree on what matters most. Surprisingly little separates them. A handful of specs move the needle; the rest are rounding errors.
At a glance
- Engine & Performance Tie
- Space & Practicality Tie
- Off-road & Towing Tie
Design & Size
Dimensions
| Spec | A6 e-tron | G90 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | N/A (not specified) | 207.7 in |
| Width (no mirrors) | N/A (not specified) | 76.4 in |
| Height | N/A (not specified) | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | N/A (not specified) | 125.2 in |
Engine & Performance
Too close to call
The differences on engine & performance are small enough to ignore in daily use. Treat engine & performance as common ground and look elsewhere for the deciding factor.
Space & Practicality
Too close to call
Evenly matched is the fairest summary of the space & practicality section. Either car will serve you equally well on space & practicality.
Off-road & Towing
Too close to call
Call the off-road & towing round a draw. Both cover off-road & towing well enough that other priorities should break the tie.
Safety & Tech
Names, not numbers: the safety & tech rows below show what each one is built with, and it’s worth reading them side by side.
Full Specifications
Engine & Performance
| Spec | A6 e-tron | G90 |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Electric | Gas |
| Engine | Single rear electric motor | 3.5L twin-turbo V6 |
| Total system output | 375 hp | 375 hp |
| Torque | N/A (not specified) | 391 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD (quattro AWD available) | AWD |
Fuel Economy & Range
| Spec | A6 e-tron | G90 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy (combined)EPA estimate where available | N/A (not specified) | 21 mpg |
| Fuel economy (city) | N/A (not specified) | 18 mpg |
| Fuel economy (highway) | N/A (not specified) | 26 mpg |
Space & Practicality
| Spec | A6 e-tron | G90 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Off-road & Towing
| Spec | A6 e-tron | G90 |
|---|---|---|
| AWD / 4WD available | Yes | Yes |
Safety & Tech
| Spec | A6 e-tron | G90 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
Dimensions
| Spec | A6 e-tron | G90 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | N/A (not specified) | 207.7 in |
| Width (no mirrors) | N/A (not specified) | 76.4 in |
| Height | N/A (not specified) | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | N/A (not specified) | 125.2 in |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Which One Should You Buy?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the A6 e-tron or the G90?
Neither wins outright. Choose the A6 e-tron if the things a spec sheet can’t capture matters most, or the G90 if the things a spec sheet can’t capture does.
Executive Summary
Whenever Audi and Genesis go head to head, I learn something about what each one cares about, and the A6 e-tron and the G90 are no exception.
I’d steer the things a spec sheet can’t capture fans toward the A6 e-tron and the things a spec sheet can’t capture fans toward the G90.
My pick: whichever matches your priority, since the things a spec sheet can’t capture means the A6 e-tron and the things a spec sheet can’t capture means the G90.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.