USA EV Comparison: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 vs Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD

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General Info

While the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 (2024-...) 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 35 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Announced
Country of Manufacture China, Germany Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 5.8 5.7

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Range (WLTP) 227 mi 236 mi
Range (GCC) 187 mi 201 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 55 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 52 kWh 52 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.8 kWh/100 mi 25.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.6 mi/kWh 3.87 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.8 6.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 145 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 35 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 145 kW 145 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.9 5.9

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-60 mph acceleration time.

Property Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 125 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 168 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 229 lb-ft 229 lb-ft
0-60 mph 8.6 s 8.6 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.1 3.1

Dimensions

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 (2024-...) 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 35 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 35 (2024-...) 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 35 (2024-...) 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 35 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4387 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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