Global EV Comparison: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro vs Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) has a starting price of €78150, while the Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (2024-…) is not sold in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | Germany, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €78150 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €57997 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) has a larger battery, the Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 423 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 505 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 401 km | 402 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 95 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 89 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 22.2 kWh/100 km | 19.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.51 km/kWh | 5.22 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.5 | 6.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) maxes out at 155 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 155 kW | 175 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 6.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), IM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm | 679 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6 s | 5.1 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Dimensions
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) is longer and wider, but the Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (2024-…) is taller.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4915 mm | 4584 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2108 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1937 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1619 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2763 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…), but the Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (2024-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (2024-…).
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2585 kg | 2188 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 528 l | 543 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1567 l | 1575 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1225 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 7 |
