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Audi Q4 e-tron vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or VW ID.Polo?

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

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly 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.

VW ID.Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,290 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Audi Q4 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers markedly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 138 km more than the VW ID.Polo.

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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 visibly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q4 e-tron is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 389 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, VW ID.Polo is clearly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 467 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers moderately more boot space – 535 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries slightly more – 515 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is clearly superior 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 £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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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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Reviews Audi Q4 e-tron

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Alain
10 Jun 2026, 00:16:47

A more attractive vehicle inside and out, with German reliability.

VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Super! Batery klein.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
424 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
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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