Global EV Comparison: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro vs Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (2022-…) has a starting price of €56950, compared to the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…), which starts at .

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Even though the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (2022-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (2022-…) 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 Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (2022-…).