Video Summary
The Audi Q4 e-tron comes in regular and Sportback versions, with the Sportback looking cooler. The front features a big grill, which is unnecessary for an electric vehicle, but the headlights have cool animations. The light bar on the back also has animations. The design of both bumpers is a little complex. The Q4 e-tron’s drag coefficient is 0.28 CD, while that of the Sportback is 0.26 CD. The lightest version of the Q4 e-tron weighs over 4,700 pounds.The Tesla Model Y has a fantastic front and a gorgeous light bar. There are new wheels and side mirrors. Big changes occur on the back, including new taillights. The license plate attaches to the rear diffuser. The exterior design upgrades improve aerodynamics, increase efficiency, and give more range, with a drag coefficient of 0.22 CD. The rear diffuser is big for aerodynamics and to reduce tailgate damage. The lightest version weighs just above 4,200 lbs.
The Q4 e-tron has a great-quality interior. However, the dash design is a little complex, and the steering wheel is not preferred. Wireless charging, front-heated seats, and a heated steering wheel are included, but not as standard features. Front acoustic glass is available. The interior of the Model Y is completely redesigned and looks similar to the Model 3’s interior. It has ambient lighting and updated interior quality. Two wireless chargers in front, heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and power reclining rear seats are present. This new Model Y has a 76 cubic foot trunk, and a 4.1 cubic foot front trunk with a drain.
Both vehicles have two displays as standard equipment. The Audi center display includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Tesla infotainment is really good and has built-in Google Maps and a web browser. There are also games. Both vehicles get over-the-air updates. Only the Audi has a heads-up display.
The Tesla has a vector-space 360-degree view as standard equipment and auto-shift functionality. The Tesla additionally has a 30-day free FSD trial. Audi has lane-change assist and park assist features. A Sentry mode constantly records suspicious activity around the vehicle and, in cases of major threats, triggers the alarm system and sends a phone notification. There’s also a “dog mode” to help protect pets.
As for the powertrains, the Model Y features two electric motors, 435 horsepower, 380 pound-feet of torque, an 82-kilowatt-hour battery good for 327 miles, and 250-kilowatt charging. The standard Q4 e-tron has rear wheel drive and produces 200 horsepower and 230 pound-feet of torque, with a 63 kilowatt-hour battery good for 260 miles. The Q4 45 e-tron is available as either rear or all-wheel drive. Output is about 280 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. All Q4s have an 82-kilowatt-hour battery, which leads to about 340 miles of range. Q4's charge at up to 175 kilowatts. The model y can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.1 seconds, The Q4 45 e-tron in 7.7 seconds, and the Q4 55 e-tron in 5.1 seconds.
Both vehicles have suspension, sway bars, torque vectoring, and regenerator breaking. It was found that the Model Y is way more high-tech and practical.
