Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Subaru Solterra
Q4 45 e-tron vs Premium: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tie 288 mi each
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $50,600
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 28 min
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $4,550 vs $4,350
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tie
288 mi each
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$134/mi vs $176/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 28 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 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 6.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | Premium |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,600 | $38,495 (better) |
| Range | 288 mi | 288 mi |
| Efficiency | 294 Wh/mi • 3.4 mi/kWh | 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh (better) | 70.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 175 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min (better) | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 79.1 (better) | 76.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 101 mi (better) | 94 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 176 $/mi | 134 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 6.3 s (better) | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft (better) | 16 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 28 minutes.
- Slight edge on cargo space: 18 vs 16 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Subaru Solterra if…
- You want the lower price: $38,495 vs $50,600 to start, $12,105 less.
5-year energy cost: Audi Q4 e-tron vs Subaru Solterra
| Charging mix | Audi Q4 e-tron | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 294 Wh/mi | 280 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,350 | $3,150 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,550 | $4,350 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,400 | $8,950 |
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 | Subaru Solterra | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 196 mi | 196 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 171 mi | 171 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 55 min | about 55 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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