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Audi Q4 e-tron (2021-2023) vs VW ID.4 (2021-2023)
Selected trim35 e-tron · 2021-23Change trim221 mi · 55 kWh · £40,750
Selected trimPure Performance 52kWh · 2021-23Change trim222 mi · 52 kWh · £40,275
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi Q4 e-tron stays competitive across the board, while the VW ID.4 leads on running costs.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the VW ID.4 (2021-2023) if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The VW ID.4 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Audi
5.1
VW
5.2
Too close to call
Motorway Range
Audi
3.7
VW
3.9
Too close to call
Family
Audi
7.7
VW
8.1
Too close to call
Cost Per MileVW
Audi
4.8
VW
6.4
City Driving
Audi
6
VW
6.3
Too close to call
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-tron35 e-tron | VW ID.4Pure Performance 52kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40,750 | £40,275 (better) |
| Official range | 221 miles | 222 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 520 L | 533 L (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | 9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi Q4 e-tron
VW ID.4
Length
Audi Q4 e-tron4,588mm
VW ID.44,584mm-4mm
Width
Audi Q4 e-tron1,865mm
VW ID.41,852mm-13mm
Height
Audi Q4 e-tron1,632mm-2mm
VW ID.41,634mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-tron35 e-tron | VW ID.4Pure Performance 52kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,588 mm | 4,584 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,865 mm | 1,852 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,108 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,632 mm | 1,634 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m | 10.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 535 mm spare | 548 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-tron35 e-tron | VW ID.4Pure Performance 52kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 520 L | 533 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1490 L | 1575 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,000 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi Q4 e-tron 35 e-tron |  VW ID.4 Pure Performance 52kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.59m | 4.58m-4mm |
| Width | 1.86m | 1.85m-13mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.11m | Not available |
| Height | 1.63m | 1.63m+2mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.76m | 2.77m+7mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 520L | 533L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1490L | 1575L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.2m | 10.2m |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,000kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 55kWh (better) | 52kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 221 mi | 222 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 110kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £40,750 | £40,275 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2021–2023 | 2021–2023 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-tron35 e-tron | VW ID.4Pure Performance 52kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 221 miles | 222 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 184 miles | 185 miles (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 110 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.2 kW | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 52 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-tron35 e-tron | VW ID.4Pure Performance 52kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | 9 sec |
| Power | 125 kW | 125 kW |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-tron35 e-tron | VW ID.4Pure Performance 52kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £19,560 | £16,750 |
| Average used price | £22,100 | £18,590 |
| Active used listings trackedIndependent UK dealer listings seen in the last 90 days. | 8 listings | 22 listings (better) |
| Recent used-price trend | Broadly flat | Up 4.9% over ~6 months |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi Q4 e-tron 35 e-tron
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users66%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - VW ID.4 Pure Performance 52kWh
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-tron35 e-tron | VW ID.4Pure Performance 52kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag infotainment & software, real-world range. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Audi Q4 e-tron
35 e-tron
Owners love
- Owners consistently praise the quiet, refined cabin and comfortable ride.
- The interior quality and conventional layout, including physical climate controls, are rated above the VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq it is based on.
- Rear passenger space and headroom are generous for the size of car.
Watch out for
- Real-world range falls well short of the WLTP figure, with owners of the 40 typically seeing 230-290 miles in mild weather and around 200 in freezing conditions.
- Efficiency is middling, around 3 miles per kWh on average and much less in cold city driving.
- The myAudi app and in-car software are widely described as limited or awkward, and some cars needed software updates.
Owner tips
- Judge battery health from a full-charge range over several days, not one cold-weather reading: the display is based on recent driving.
- Check whether the car has the optional heat pump if you do a lot of winter driving.
VW ID.4
Pure Performance 52kWh
Owners love
- Owners consistently praise the comfortable ride, quiet cabin and generous rear-seat and boot space.
- Running costs on a home tariff are very low, and the 11 kW on-board charger makes home charging easy.
- Rapid charging holds a steady, consistent speed across most of a charge.
Watch out for
- Software is the most common complaint: slow or buggy infotainment, screen reboots, weak navigation and a limited, unreliable phone app on early cars.
- Scheduled and app-controlled charging is unreliable for some owners, stopping short or not starting.
- Some owners report charging faults, including the cable not engaging or releasing properly, that dealers were slow to diagnose.
Owner tips
- Check that the car has had its software updates; many early complaints were fixed by later versions.
- If scheduled charging misbehaves, set the charging times on the home charger or in the car rather than in the app.
Buying options
Get a quote
Audi Q4 e-tron
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
VW ID.4
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Audi Q4 e-tron
- £19,0412023Car360View
- £18,3932023Car360View
VW ID.4
- £16,4512022Car360View
- £18,9872023Car360View
- £18,2942023Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi Q4 e-tron or the VW ID.4?
The VW ID.4 is £475 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the VW ID.4 comes out roughly £515 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi Q4 e-tron and VW ID.4 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 184 miles for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 185 miles for the VW ID.4 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi Q4 e-tron or the VW ID.4?
The two are within 13 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 548 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.4 and about 535 mm of total clearance for the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi Q4 e-tron or the VW ID.4?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 87% for the VW ID.4. That gives the VW ID.4 a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .