Global EV Comparison: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 vs Volkswagen ID.4 Standard
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General Info
While the Volkswagen ID.4 Standard (2023-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in Europe. The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €33450 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 | Volkswagen ID.4 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Germany, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €33450 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 5.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (2021-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volkswagen ID.4 Standard (2023-…).
| Property | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 | Volkswagen ID.4 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 336 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 535 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 434 km | 319 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 76.6 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km | 18.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.67 km/kWh | 5.5 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.3 | 5.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 143 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Standard (2023-…) maxes out at 140 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 40 | Volkswagen ID.4 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 143 kW | 140 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 5.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Volkswagen ID.4 Standard (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 | Volkswagen ID.4 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 s | 7.6 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.3 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (2021-2024) and Volkswagen ID.4 Standard (2023-…) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 | Volkswagen ID.4 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4588 mm | 4584 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2108 mm | 2108 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1865 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1614 mm | 1639 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2764 mm | 2765 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.4 Standard (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 Sportback e-tron 40 | Volkswagen ID.4 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2120 kg | 1958 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 535 l | 543 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1460 l | 1575 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.5 | 6.8 |
