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Audi Q4 e-tron vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or VW ID.3?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs VW ID.3: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

VW ID.3 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,989 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.3 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the Audi Q4 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 51 km more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

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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 only slightly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q4 e-tron is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the VW ID.3 takes 5.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.3 is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Audi Q4 e-tron tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers somewhat more torque with 679 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 134 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, VW ID.3 is slightly lighter – 1,787 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 248 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more boot space – 535 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,490 L, about 223 L more than the VW ID.3.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries very slightly more – 515 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is barely 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 £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
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Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,600 - 58,800 £
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4,588 mm
Length
4,264 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,632 mm
Height
1,564 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,460 - 1,490 L
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
437 - 473 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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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