Reference variant
Q4 e-tron performance (MY27)
Current
Available from May 2026
Vehicle data sourceAudi Q4 e-tron vs Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
Compare the selected reference variants, then check the specifications, family prices and other versions below.
Reference variant
Q4 Sportback e-tron performance (MY27)
Current
Available from May 2026
Vehicle data sourceData updated 17 July 2026. Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Key differences
These differences apply to the reference variants above. Missing values and ties are omitted; the figures do not establish an overall winner.
Estimated range
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron has 20 km more estimated range.
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- 425 km
- Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
- 445 km
Efficiency
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron uses 8 Wh/km less in the stored estimate.
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- 181 Wh/km
- Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
- 173 Wh/km
Cargo volume
The reference variant of Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron lists 12 L more cargo space.
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- 515 L
- Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
- 527 L
Charging time is estimated from usable battery energy and typical DC power. Temperature, charger limits and the charging curve can change a real session.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Audi Q4 e-tron
98
/100
Smart Score verdict
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron leads
2-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Leads
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
100
/100
| Score category | A · Q4 e-tron | B · Q4 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 96/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 96/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Performance 10% weight | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Practicality 15% weight | 99/100 | 100/100 |
| EV capability 10% weight | 100/100 | 100/100 |
Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Audi Q4 e-tron | B Reference model Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 425 km | 445 km Better |
| Useable battery | 77 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency | 181 Wh/km | 173 Wh/km Better |
| One-stop range | 462 km | 486 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 115 kW | 115 kW |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 28.0 min | 28.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes | Yes |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 515 L | 527 L Better |
| Curb weight | 2,165 kg | 2,165 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | 6.6 s |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 1,000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | Yes | Yes |
| Bidirectional charging | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | May 2026 | May 2026 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
These are family starting prices and may belong to a different trim than the reference variants above.
| Market | A Audi Q4 e-tron | B Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €47,500 | From €49,450 |
| Country Netherlands | From €45,990 | From €47,990 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £46,260 | From £48,160 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Audi Q4 e-tron trims
-
Q4 e-tron performance (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 425 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron quattro (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 410 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron quattro performance (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 405 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 340 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron 45 (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 420 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron 40 (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 405 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron 55 quattro (MY26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 395 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron 55 quattro (MY24-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 395 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron 45 quattro (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 395 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron 45 quattro (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Range
- 385 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron 50 quattro (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 385 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron 40 (MY25-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 325 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron 35 (MY24)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2025
- Range
- 285 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron 35 (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Range
- 285 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
Model family
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron trims
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron performance (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 445 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron quattro (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 425 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron quattro performance (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 420 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 355 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 435 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 425 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (MY26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 415 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (MY24-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 415 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 410 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 400 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 400 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (MY25-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 340 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 (MY24)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2025
- Range
- 300 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Range
- 295 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
Q4 e-tron vs Q4 Sportback e-tron — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Audi Q4 e-tron or Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron?
Audi Q4 e-tron has an estimated 425 km of mixed-condition range and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron has 445 km. These figures refer to the selected reference trims; weather and driving speed change actual range.
Which charges faster: Audi Q4 e-tron or Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron?
Audi Q4 e-tron is listed at 115 kW typical DC power and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron at 115 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which should I choose: Audi Q4 e-tron or Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron?
Start with the differences that matter for your trips: range and charging for long journeys, efficiency for energy costs, and seats and cargo for everyday use. The Smart Score is relative to this pair, not a road test or a universal recommendation.
Do the prices match the reference trims?
The price table shows the lowest recorded current or upcoming price in each model family, by market. It may refer to a different trim from the headline specifications. No local price is inferred when a market is missing.