Audi Q6 e-tron vs Rivian R1S: Specs Compared
Also searched as Rivian R1S vs Audi Q6 e-tron specs — both orientations show this same side-by-side comparison.
The Audi Q6 e-tron is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 104 mpg combined versus 85 mpg for the Rivian R1S, a 19 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Audi Q6 e-tron leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2025–2027
Audi Q6 e-tron
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 11 configurations
2022–2027
Rivian R1S
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 94 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Audi Q6 e-tron | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 104 mpg ✓ | 85 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 112 mpg ✓ | 94 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 97 mpg ✓ | 77 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $750 ✓ | $900 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2025–2027 | 2022–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 11 | 94 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Audi Q6 e-tron vs Rivian R1S dimensions and size
The Rivian R1S is 13 inches longer than the Audi Q6 e-tron on a wheelbase 7.5 inches longer, and 1,776.9 lbs heavier. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.
| Dimension | Audi Q6 e-tron (2026) | Rivian R1S (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 200.8 in | 13 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 76.4 in | 79.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 65 in | 77.2 in | 12.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 121.3 in | 7.5 in |
| Curb weight | 5,291 lbs | 7,068 lbs | 1,777 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Audi Q6 e-tron vs Rivian R1S: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Audi Q6 e-tron burns about $750 of fuel annually against $900 for the Rivian R1S. That $150 yearly gap compounds to roughly $750 over five years and $1,200 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City and highway economy: the Audi Q6 e-tron leads in both cycles — 112 mpg city and 97 mpg highway against 94 and 77 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Drivetrain and class: the Audi Q6 e-tron is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, the Rivian R1S with 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Q6 e-tron vs R1S: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Audi Q6 e-tron or the Rivian R1S?
The Audi Q6 e-tron is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 104 mpg combined versus 85 mpg for the Rivian R1S, a 19 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Audi Q6 e-tron runs about $750 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $900 for the Rivian R1S — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the Q6 e-tron and R1S offer?
Audi Q6 e-tron: no engine data on record. Rivian R1S: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Audi Q6 e-tron and the Rivian R1S as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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