Global EV Comparison: Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD Nismo vs Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) has a starting price of €63990, compared to the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…), which starts at €61000.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Even though the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) 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 55 quattro (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (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).

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…).