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Audi Q4 e-tron vs BYD Seal comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or BYD Seal?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs BYD Seal: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
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BYD Seal

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q4 e-tron

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 barely cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 420 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q4 e-tron is barely more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Seal. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers marginally more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 22 km more than the BYD Seal.

Seal

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers marginally more torque with 679 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.

Q4 e-tron

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, BYD Seal is barely lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries marginally more – 515 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal 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.

from £41,100
Seal

BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
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Audi Q4 e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron blends Audi’s clean, modern styling with a practical, well-built interior, making it a refined option for buyers who want a premium electric compact SUV. It offers a quiet, composed ride and intuitive tech, so it’s well suited to daily commuting and family duties while keeping the switch to electric straightforward.

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The BYD Seal is a sleek, fastback-style electric sedan that blends sporty design with a comfortable, tech-forward cabin. It delivers an engaging driving feel, impressive real-world range and strong value, making it a compelling choice for buyers who want a modern EV sedan.

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14 Apr 2026, 15:59:57

Very well equipped and really good quality. Driving performance is more than adequate and very comfortable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
41,100 - 46,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
446 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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