Audi SQ6 e-tron Sportback vs Rivian R1S (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,505
- SQ6 e-tron Sportback: $3,505 cheaper, 0.8 in more rear legroom.
- R1S: 50 hp more, 51.6 cu ft more cargo.
- R1S wins 6 of 9 measures.
| Measure | SQ6 e-tron Sportback | R1S | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $74,195 | $77,700 | SQ6 e-tron Sportback |
| Horsepower | 483 hp | 533 hp | R1S |
| Torque | N/A | 610 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPGe | 89 MPGe to 91 MPGe | 79 MPGe | N/A |
| EV range | 275 mi to 283 mi | 258 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 53.1 cu ft | 104.7 cu ft | R1S |
| Cargo, seats up | 26.1 cu ft | 46.7 cu ft | R1S |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 36.6 in | SQ6 e-tron Sportback |
| Front legroom | 39.4 in | 41.4 in | R1S |
| Length | 187.9 in | 200.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.0 in | 79.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,324 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | 4,000 lb | 7,700 lb | R1S |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | R1S |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.7 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 4.5 s tested | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| SQ6 e-tron Sportback Premium $76,300 | R1S Adventure Dual Motor AWD $75,900 | $400 |
| R1S Dual Standard AWD $75,805 | SQ6 e-tron Sportback Premium $76,300 | $495 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | SQ6 e-tron Sportback | R1S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $74,195 | $77,700 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $870 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $5,222 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $82,922 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: R1S wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | SQ6 e-tron Sportback | 5% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | R1S | 9% |
| Space | R1S | 49% |
| Towing | R1S | 48% |
What this cannot tell you
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