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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Peugeot 408?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 408 is slightly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,597 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Audi Q4 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers visibly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 136 km more than the Peugeot 408.

408

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 visibly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q4 e-tron is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 1.8 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:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is noticeably lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 491 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries slightly more – 515 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 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
Peugeot 408

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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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Peugeot 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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Audi Q4 e-tron
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 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
107 - 176 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, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot
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