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Audi A6 vs Maserati Quattroporte

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Audi A6
Audi A6

$53,990 - $80,000

2020 price

Maserati Quattroporte
Maserati Quattroporte

$69,990 - $69,990

2016 price

Summary

2020 Audi A6
2016 Maserati Quattroporte
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 6, 3.0L

Turbo V6, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
6.6L/100km (combined)

9.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Warranty starting to look short by competitor standards
  • Newer engine tech reserved for other markets
  • Pricey

  • Iffy entertainment software
  • Weird sensations through electric steering
  • Some dodgy plastic chrome bits
2020 Audi A6 Summary

The Subaru Outback has a lot to answer for. Way back in 1994 the Japanese brand created the high-riding wagon scene - and while the idea never really took off with most mainstream makers, European luxury brands seemingly loved the idea of a rugged estate. It’s another niche to fill, after all.

This led to the Volvo V70 Cross Country in 1997, and Audi followed suit with the A6-based Allroad quattro back in 1999. 

Other luxury brands have entered the fray since then, and obviously the market has proliferated with SUVs… but they’re not the same as a high-riding station wagon.

There has been evolution in the Audi Allroad line-up over time: in 2015 the company added the smaller A4 Allroad, while the original larger A6-based Allroad wagon continues to cop the rough-and-tumble treatment, as it has for decades now.

So, since the all-new Audi A6 Allroad has just arrived in Australia, we thought we’d see what it’s like. And perhaps more pertinently, maybe we’ll be able to answer the question that many of you probably have: Should you buy a high-riding wagon? Or is it smarter to just buy an SUV?

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2016 Maserati Quattroporte Summary

Maserati's Quattroporte is part of a dying breed. A decade or so ago, the European manufacturers took a huge amount of pride in their range-topping big luxury sedans, cars you can either drive or be driven in, bristling with the latest technology.

In 2015, all we hear about are the range-topping SUVs from those makers, with cars like the S-Class and 7 Series fading slowly into irrelevance.

While by no means low-tech, the Maserati Quattroporte takes the high style route, focussing on a luxurious interior with that handmade feel.

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