Compare the2025 Audi S6 e-tronVS 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6

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The S6 e-tron’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The Audi S6 e-tron has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The S6 e-tron has a standard Secondary Collision Brake Assist, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the S6 e-tron. But it costs extra on the Ioniq 6.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The S6 e-tron has Car-to-X Services, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from infrastructure or other vehicles.

The Audi S6 e-tron offers an optional Top View Cameras and it also offers an optional rear camera washer to make backing always safe, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the Hyundai Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

Both the S6 e-tron and the Ioniq 6 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Audi S6 e-tron weighs 639 to 1320 pounds more than the Hyundai Ioniq 6. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

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The S6 e-tron’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the Ioniq 6’s (12 vs. 7 years).

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From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Audi vehicles are more reliable than Hyundai vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Audi 3 places higher in reliability than Hyundai.

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The S6 e-tron’s electric motors produces 394 more horsepower (543 vs. 149) than the Ioniq 6 Standard Range’s standard electric motor. The S6 e-tron’s electric motors produces 318 more horsepower (543 vs. 225) than the Ioniq 6 Long Range’s optional electric motor. The S6 e-tron’s electric motors produces 223 more horsepower (543 vs. 320) than the Ioniq 6’s optional electric motors.

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On the EPA test cycle the S6 e-tron Quattro gets better mileage than the Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited AWD (106 city/103 hwy vs. 111 city/94 hwy MPGe).

The S6 e-tron can travel longer on a full charge than the Ioniq 6 on a full charge:

			Miles
S6 e-tron
	AWD	Quattro Electric Motors	324 miles
Ioniq 6
	RWD	SEL/Limited Electric Motor	291 miles
		Standard Range Electric Motor	240 miles
	AWD	SE Electric Motors	316 miles
		SEL/Limited Electric Motors	270 miles

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The S6 e-tron’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer launch control.

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For better stopping power the S6 e-tron’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Ioniq 6:

	S6 e-tron	Ioniq 6
Front Rotors	15.7 inches	12.8 inches
Rear Rotors	13.8 inches	12.8 inches

The S6 e-tron’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Ioniq 6 are solid, not vented.

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For better traction, the S6 e-tron has larger standard tires than the Ioniq 6 (F:235/45R20 & R:265/40R20 vs. 225/55R18).

The S6 e-tron’s standard 235/45R20 front and 265/40R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series front and 40 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Ioniq 6 SE’s standard 55 series tires. The S6 e-tron’s optional 275/35R21 rear tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited’s 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the S6 e-tron has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Ioniq 6 SE. The S6 e-tron’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the S6 e-tron can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

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The front and rear suspension of the S6 e-tron uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Ioniq 6, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The S6 e-tron has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Ioniq 6’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The S6 e-tron has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The S6 e-tron’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

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Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the S6 e-tron a Large car, while the Ioniq 6 is rated a Mid-size.

The S6 e-tron has .2 inches more front shoulder room, .7 inches more rear headroom and .5 inches more rear legroom than the Ioniq 6.

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A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the S6 e-tron. The Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

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A Service Interval Display is standard on the S6 e-tron to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Hyundai doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Ioniq 6.

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The S6 e-tron’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Ioniq 6’s standard passenger windows don’t open or close automatically. With the Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited’s power windows, only the front windows open or close automatically.

The S6 e-tron’s standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Ioniq 6’s available power window controls are spread out on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

If the windows are left open on the S6 e-tron the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Ioniq 6 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The S6 e-tron’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Ioniq 6’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The S6 e-tron Premium Plus/Prestige has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the S6 e-tron has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Ioniq 6 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The S6 e-tron’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Ioniq 6’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

The S6 e-tron’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Ioniq 6 offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Audi S6 e-tron has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the Ioniq 6 Limited.

Both the S6 e-tron and the Ioniq 6 have standard heated front seats. The S6 e-tron also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Ioniq 6.

The Audi S6 e-tron has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Hyundai charges extra for Homelink® on the Ioniq 6.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Audi S6 e-tron has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) for the front seat. Only the Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited offers wireless charging.