Compare the2023 Jaguar F-PaceVS 2023 Audi A6 Allroad

The F-Pace has a standard blind spot warning system which uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them and moves the vehicle back into its lane. A system to reveal vehicles in the A6 Allroad’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the F-Pace has a standard rear cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Rear cross-path warning costs extra on the A6 Allroad.

The F-Pace’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The A6 Allroad doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the F-Pace and the A6 Allroad have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and available around view monitors.

The F-Pace comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The A6 Allroad’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the F-Pace for 5 years and 60,000 miles. Jaguar will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Audi only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the A6 Allroad.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jaguar vehicles are better in initial quality than Audi vehicles. With 29 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Jaguar higher than Audi.

The F-Pace R-Dynamic S’ standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 60 more horsepower (395 vs. 335) and 37 lbs.-ft. more torque (406 vs. 369) than the A6 Allroad’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid. The F-Pace SVR’s standard 5.0 supercharged V8 produces 207 more horsepower (542 vs. 335) and 147 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 369) than the A6 Allroad’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the F-Pace SVR 5.0 supercharged V8 is faster than the Audi A6 Allroad:

The F-Pace has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the A6 Allroad (21.9 vs. 19.3 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Jaguar F-Pace, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the A6 Allroad.

For better stopping power the F-Pace SVR’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the A6 Allroad:

The F-Pace stops much shorter than the A6 Allroad:

For better traction, the F-Pace has larger standard tires than the A6 Allroad (255/55R19 vs. 245/45R20). The F-Pace SVR’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the A6 Allroad (F:265/45R21 & R:295/40R21 vs. 245/45R20).

The F-Pace SVR’s optional 265/40R22 front and 295/35R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the A6 Allroad’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the F-Pace offers optional 22-inch wheels. The A6 Allroad’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the F-Pace can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The A6 Allroad doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

The F-Pace offers an optional full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the A6 Allroad; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which has mileage and speed limitations, or roadside assistance and a tow-truck.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the F-Pace is 1.8 inches wider in the rear than the track on the A6 Allroad.

The F-Pace SVR handles at .89 G’s, while the A6 Allroad Prestige pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The F-Pace SVR executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.5 seconds quicker than the A6 Allroad Prestige (25 seconds @ .77 average G’s vs. 26.5 seconds @ .68 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the F-Pace’s turning circle is .8 feet tighter than the A6 Allroad’s (39.2 feet vs. 40 feet).

For greater off-road capability the F-Pace has a 2.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the A6 Allroad Premium Plus (8.4 vs. 6.1 inches), allowing the F-Pace to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The F-Pace SVR’s minimum ground clearance is 1.3 inches higher than on the A6 Allroad Prestige (8.6 vs. 7.3 inches).

The Jaguar F-Pace may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 450 pounds less than the Audi A6 Allroad.

The F-Pace is 8 inches shorter than the A6 Allroad, making the F-Pace easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The F-Pace uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The A6 Allroad doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The F-Pace has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the A6 Allroad with its rear seat up (32.1 vs. 30 cubic feet). The F-Pace has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the A6 Allroad with its rear seat folded (70.4 vs. 63.8 cubic feet).

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the F-Pace uses the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The A6 Allroad doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The F-Pace has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The A6 Allroad doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The F-Pace’s power window, power lock and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The A6 Allroad’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the F-Pace to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The A6 Allroad doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the F-Pace has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the A6 Allroad only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

The F-Pace will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the F-Pace will retain 45% to 47.08% of its original price after five years, while the A6 Allroad only retains 42.05% to 42.6%.

The Jaguar F-Pace outsold the Audi A6/S6/RS 6 by 26% during the 2022 model year.