Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y Performance vs Audi e-tron 55 quattro
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General Info
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €62970. The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €25390 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2019-2022 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany, USA | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €62970 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €25390 |
| GCC Score | 7.6 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 446 km | 357 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 580 km | 441 km |
| Range (GCC) | 458 km | 349 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 79 kWh | 86.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.2 kWh/100 km | 24.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.8 km/kWh | 4.03 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.7 | 4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) 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 | Tesla Model Y Performance | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.3 | 6.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 461 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 618 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 741 Nm | 664 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 s | 5.7 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7 | 5.6 |
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) stretches out longer, while the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) compensates with a wider stance. As for height, they’re nearly identical, so headroom should be comparable.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4796 mm | 4901 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2129 mm | 2192 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1982 mm | 1935 mm |
| Height | 1611 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...).
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2108 kg | 2565 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 854 l | 660 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2138 l | 1725 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l | 50 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 7.7 |
