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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Nissan Qashqai?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Nissan Qashqai

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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly 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.

Nissan Qashqai is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,109 £.

Qashqai

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 visibly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 135 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 Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 349 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, Nissan Qashqai is significantly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers barely more boot space – 535 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries barely more – 516 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is far ahead overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
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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