Audi A4 Avant Audi Q4 e-tron

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Comparison table

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Audi A4 Avant Audi Q4 e-tron
Fuel (differs) Petrol Electric
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 51,950 € 52,950
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 74/100 70/100
Efficiency (differs) 65/100 74/100
Practicality (differs) 76/100 71/100
Value retention (differs) 67/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 78/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Estate SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 150 286
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 9.2 6.7
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 220 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4762 4588
Width (mm) (differs) 1847 1865
Height (mm) (differs) 1435 1632
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1575 2145
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.3
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1900 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 495 520
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 530
Battery (kWh) (differs) 77
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 175
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.5
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A4 Avant · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.3 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Practicality: Boot 495 l + towing weight 1,900 kg vs D-segment estate (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Value retention: Residual-value indication from D-segment-premium valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d norm on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Audi battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Value retention: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Practicality: boot 520 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + braked towing weight 1200 kg manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · B9 (facelift, 35 TFSI)

Audi A4 Avant

D-segment estate on the MLB-evo platform; the B9 generation got a facelift in 2019 and remains the base until the A5 name change from 2025. Entry is the 35 TFSI, a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol with 48V mild hybrid and 150 hp. WLTP around 6.3 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 7-8 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · 2024 (facelift)

Audi Q4 e-tron

Compact electric SUV on the MEB platform, shared with the Volkswagen ID.4. The 2024 facelift brought more power and faster charging. WLTP around 530 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us).

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