Global EV Comparison: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) has a starting price of €54950, compared to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…), which starts at €43900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 180 kW, while the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) maxes out at 135 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) and Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) are about the same size.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…), but the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…).