Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Volkswagen ID.4
Q4 45 e-tron vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Winner by category
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Editorial notesThe Q4 45 e-tron costs $50,600 and the ID.4 Pro costs $45,095, a $5,505 gap. Range (288 vs 291 miles) and battery size (76.6 vs 77 kWh) are nearly identical.
Audi Q4 e-tron is best for
- Luxury-brand buyers who want an Audi at $50,600 and 288 miles.
- Drivers who want a 27-minute 10-80% stop, one minute faster than the ID.4.
- Tow-minded buyers who want 2,646 lb rated, against 2,205 lb.
Volkswagen ID.4 is best for
- Value shoppers who want 291 miles for $5,505 less.
- Buyers who need cargo room, 19 cu ft against 18.
- AWD shoppers, since the ID.4 AWD Pro is $48,995 at 263 miles and the Q4 quattro is $56,000 at 251.
The spec sheets are close enough that the Audi premium is mostly a brand and interior decision. The ID.4 is in its final model year, which matters for resale and long-term support. The Q4 is still listed as available, though its Q4 40 and Sportback 50 trims are discontinued.
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,600 | $45,095 (better) |
| Range | 288 mi | 291 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 294 Wh/mi • 3.4 mi/kWh (better) | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh | 77 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 175 kW | 175 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min (better) | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 79.1 (better) | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 101 mi (better) | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 176 $/mi | 155 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 6.3 s | 5.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 112 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 19 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb (better) | 2,205 lb |
Pick the Audi Q4 e-tron if…
- Slight edge on charging speed: 10-80% in 27 vs 28 minutes.
- Slight edge on running costs: about $4,550 vs $4,600 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…
- You want the lower price: $45,095 vs $50,600 to start, $5,505 less.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Volkswagen ID.4.
5-year energy cost: Audi Q4 e-tron vs Volkswagen ID.4
| Charging mix | Audi Q4 e-tron | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 294 Wh/mi | 298 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,350 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,550 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,400 | $9,550 |
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 | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 196 mi | 198 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 171 mi | 173 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.