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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Vauxhall Astra?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q4 e-tron is barely more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 138 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 144 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 Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is considerably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 597 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers markedly more boot space – 535 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is decisively ahead 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
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A more attractive vehicle inside and out, with German reliability.

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Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Vauxhall
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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