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Audi Q4 e-tron vs CUPRA Born comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or CUPRA Born?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs CUPRA Born: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • barely 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

CUPRA Born is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is barely more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Audi Q4 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 38 km more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

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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 only slightly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q4 e-tron is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers somewhat more torque with 679 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 134 Nm more.

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, CUPRA Born is barely lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more boot space – 535 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries a bit more – 515 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron holds a narrow 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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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 CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
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
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
484 - 630 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
426 - 461 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
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
140 - 240 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
CUPRA
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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