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Audi Q4 e-tron vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or NIO EL7?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs NIO EL7: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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NIO EL7

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,628 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q4 e-tron is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 7.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers slightly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 91 km more than the NIO EL7.

EL7

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 NIO EL7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 171 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, Audi Q4 e-tron is slightly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 386 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers very slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries very slightly more – 515 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 has only a minor advantage 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
Audi Q4 e-tron
NIO EL7

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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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NIO EL7

The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Audi Q4 e-tron
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
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Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
449 - 469 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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