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Audi Q4 e-tron (2021-2023) vs VW ID.5 (2022-2023)
Selected trim35 e-tron · 2021-23Change trim221 mi · 55 kWh · £40,750
Selected trimPro 77kWh 174PS · 2022-23Change trim316 mi · 77 kWh · £49,735
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi Q4 e-tron counters with the lowest price, while the VW ID.5 leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the VW ID.5 (2022-2023) if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The VW ID.5 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Audi
5.1
VW
5.4
Too close to call
Motorway RangeVW
Audi
3.7
VW
5.4
FamilyVW
Audi
7.7
VW
8.3
ChargingVW
Audi
2
VW
4.4
Cost Per MileVW
Audi
4.8
VW
5.5
City Driving
Audi
6
VW
6
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-tron35 e-tron | VW ID.5Pro 77kWh 174PS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40,750 (better) | £49,735 |
| Official range | 221 miles | 316 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 520 L | 539 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 29 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | 6.7 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Audi Q4 e-tron
VW ID.5
Length
Audi Q4 e-tron4,588mm-11mm
VW ID.54,599mm
Width
Audi Q4 e-tron1,865mm
VW ID.51,852mm-13mm
Height
Audi Q4 e-tron1,632mm
VW ID.51,618mm-14mm
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.5Pro 77kWh 174PS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,588 mm | 4,599 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,865 mm | 1,852 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,108 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,632 mm | 1,618 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.5Pro 77kWh 174PS |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 520 L | 539 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1490 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,000 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi Q4 e-tron 35 e-tron |  VW ID.5 Pro 77kWh 174PS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.59m | 4.60m+11mm |
| Width | 1.86m | 1.85m-13mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.11m | Not available |
| Height | 1.63m | 1.62m-14mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.76m | 2.77m+7mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 520L | 539L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1490L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.2m | 10.2m |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 2,128kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,000kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 55kWh | 77kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 221 mi | 316 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 135kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £40,750 (better) | £49,735 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2021–2023 | 2022–2023 |
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.5Pro 77kWh 174PS |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 221 miles | 316 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 184 miles | 263 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 29 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 135 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.2 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 52 kWh | 77 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not 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.5Pro 77kWh 174PS |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | 6.7 sec (better) |
| Power | 125 kW | 128 kW (better) |
| Torque | Not available | 310 Nm |
| 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.5Pro 77kWh 174PS |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £19,560 | £18,990 |
| Average used price | £22,100 | £20,824 |
| Active used listings trackedIndependent UK dealer listings seen in the last 90 days. | 8 listings | 37 listings (better) |
| Recent used-price trend | Broadly flat | Down 1.6% 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.5 Pro 77kWh 174PS
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.5Pro 77kWh 174PS |
|---|---|---|
| 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.5
Pro 77kWh 174PS
Owners love
- Owners like the looks, the comfortable ride and the roomy cabin, which feels more spacious than the ID.3.
- In mild weather owners report around 250-280 miles, and efficiency of about 3.6-3.8 miles per kWh.
- Cars with the optional heat pump lose noticeably less range in winter.
Watch out for
- The software is the most common complaint: slow start-up, settings that reset, unreliable CarPlay and voice control, and updates that needed dealer visits.
- Winter range falls to around 190-215 miles for some owners, well below the figures dealers quoted.
- Several owners report DAB radio stuttering and poor reception.
Owner tips
- Check the car is on current software and ask which updates and recalls the dealer has done.
- Look for a car with the heat pump if you do a lot of winter driving.
Buying options
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Audi Q4 e-tron
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
VW ID.5
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Audi Q4 e-tron
- £18,3932023Car360View
- £19,0412023Car360View
VW ID.5
- £24,9992023Car360View
- £22,8962022Car360View
- £20,8242022Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the VW ID.5 worth the extra £8,985 over the Audi Q4 e-tron?
The VW ID.5 costs £8,985 more than the Audi Q4 e-tron. For that premium it adds 96 miles more WLTP range, 35 kW faster peak rapid charging and a 2.3s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the VW ID.5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi Q4 e-tron or the VW ID.5?
The Audi Q4 e-tron is £8,985 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £168 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Audi Q4 e-tron comes out roughly £8,985 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.5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 184 miles for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 263 miles for the VW ID.5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The VW ID.5 goes roughly 80 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi Q4 e-tron or the VW ID.5?
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.5 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.5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 84% for the VW ID.5. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. 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 .