USA EV Comparison: Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD vs Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) has a starting price of $43590, compared to the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…), which starts at $58200.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) 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 55 quattro (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…).