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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Kia Sorento?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q4 e-tron is moderately cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,591 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 537 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 Q4 e-tron offers a bit more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q4 e-tron is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 239 Nm more.

Q4 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is barely lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more boot space – 705 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries markedly more – 685 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 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.

from £40,700
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
Audi Q4 e-tron
Kia Sorento

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Audi Q4 e-tron
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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