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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Skoda Karoq?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

Skoda Karoq

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q4 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Karoq is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,475 £.

Karoq

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 significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 150 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 Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Karoq is slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Audi Q4 e-tron tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers significantly 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, Skoda Karoq is clearly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers marginally more boot space – 535 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,630 L, about 140 L more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries only slightly more – 549 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 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.

from £39,600
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 : 15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 406 - 554 km
Audi Q4 e-tron
Skoda Karoq

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Audi Q4 e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron brings Audi polish into the electric crossover scene, pairing a sleek exterior with a refined, airy interior that makes everyday driving feel distinctly premium. It’s an easy-to-live-with EV that balances comfort and real-world usability with intuitive tech, making it a smart choice for buyers who want electric mobility without giving up Audi character — and yes, it still looks good in the driveway.

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Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Audi Q4 e-tron
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 58,800 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4,588 mm
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,632 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,460 - 1,490 L
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual 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
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Skoda
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