USA EV Comparison: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 vs Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD

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General Info

While the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. Although the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Years of Production 2023-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Announced
Country of Manufacture Germany, China Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.7 5.7

Range and Efficiency

While the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…).

Property Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Range (WLTP) 349 mi 236 mi
Range (GCC) 281 mi 201 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 52 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.4 kWh/100 mi 25.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.65 mi/kWh 3.87 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.8 6.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 145 kW, while the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) maxes out at 135 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 135 kW 145 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.3 5.9

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 210 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 282 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 402 lb-ft 229 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.4 s 8.6 s
Top Speed 112 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 4.7 3.1

Dimensions

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Length 180.6 in 175.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 83 in 81.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.4 in 73.7 in
Height 63.5 in 64.2 in
Wheelbase 108.8 in 108.9 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…).

Property Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4508 lb 4427 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 18.9 ft3 15.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 51.6 ft3 50.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2205 lb 2200 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 6.5
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