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Audi A5 Sportback vs Audi Q4 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Audi Q4 e-tron?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Audi Q4 e-tron: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi Q4 e-tron is only slightly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 643 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers significantly more range – reaching up to 554 km, about 444 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Q4 e-tron

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi Q4 e-tron tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers a bit more torque with 825 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 146 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is a bit lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers visibly more boot space – 535 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,490 L, about 315 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries marginally more – 530 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Q4 e-tron

Audi Q4 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 406 - 554 km
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The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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The Audi Q4 e-tron brings Audi polish into the electric crossover scene, pairing a sleek exterior with a refined, airy interior that makes everyday driving feel distinctly premium. It’s an easy-to-live-with EV that balances comfort and real-world usability with intuitive tech, making it a smart choice for buyers who want electric mobility without giving up Audi character — and yes, it still looks good in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
39,600 - 58,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,588 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,632 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Max trunk capacity
1,460 - 1,490 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
505 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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