Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Lexus RZ
Q4 45 e-tron vs 350e (18-inch wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Lexus RZ 301 mi vs 288 mi
Best value Lexus RZ $46,000 vs $50,600
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy Lexus RZ $4,550 vs $4,100
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Lexus RZ
301 mi vs 288 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$153/mi vs $176/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
266 Wh/mi vs 294 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
6.3 s vs 7.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | 350e (18-inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,600 | $46,000 (better) |
| Range | 288 mi | 301 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 294 Wh/mi • 3.4 mi/kWh | 266 Wh/mi • 3.76 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh (better) | 70.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 175 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min (better) | 30 min |
| Roadtrip score | 79.1 (better) | 75.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 101 mi (better) | 93 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 176 $/mi | 153 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 6.3 s (better) | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Audi Q4 e-tron if…
- Slight edge on charging speed: 10-80% in 27 vs 30 minutes.
- Slight edge on towing: rated for 2,646 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Lexus RZ if…
- You want the lower price: $46,000 vs $50,600 to start, $4,600 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,100 vs $4,550 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Audi Q4 e-tron vs Lexus RZ
| Charging mix | Audi Q4 e-tron | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 294 Wh/mi | 266 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,350 | $3,000 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,550 | $4,100 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,400 | $8,500 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Audi Q4 e-tron | Lexus RZ | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 196 mi | 205 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 171 mi | 179 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 55 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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