Global EV Comparison: Audi Q4 e-tron 45 vs Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
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General Info
The Audi Q4 e-tron 45 (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €52950. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €26930 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q4 e-tron 45 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2021-2023 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €52950 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €39900 | €26930 |
| GCC Score | 6.7 | 5.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Audi Q4 e-tron 45 (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023).
| Property | Audi Q4 e-tron 45 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 463 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 544 km | 361 km |
| Range (GCC) | 438 km | 305 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 77 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km | 17 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.69 km/kWh | 5.87 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.4 | 5.9 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi Q4 e-tron 45 (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.
The Audi Q4 e-tron 45 (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Audi Q4 e-tron 45 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 135 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.3 | 4.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The Audi Q4 e-tron 45 (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Audi Q4 e-tron 45 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 210 kW | 125 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 282 hp | 168 hp |
| Motor Torque | 545 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 s | 9 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.7 | 3.1 |
Dimensions
The Audi Q4 e-tron 45 (2023-…) and Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Audi Q4 e-tron 45 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4588 mm | 4584 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2108 mm | 2108 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1865 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1632 mm | 1642 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2764 mm | 2765 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) 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).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1000 kg).
| Property | Audi Q4 e-tron 45 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2145 kg | 1891 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 520 l | 543 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1490 l | 1575 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.7 | 6.9 |
