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Audi Q4 e-tron vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or BYD Seal 6?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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BYD Seal 6

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q4 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Seal 6 is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,866 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal 6 is considerably more efficient: consuming 7.8 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Audi Q4 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 491 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

Seal 6

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 Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q4 e-tron is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Q4 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal 6 is somewhat lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries somewhat more – 515 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 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 : 14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 440 - 592 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
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
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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