Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. Audi Q4 e-tron
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Audi Q4 e-tron contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Audi Q4 e-tron.
When comparing the Ford Mustang Mach-E's and the Audi Q4 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Audi Q4 e-tron has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Mustang Mach-E's and the Audi Q4 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is a better car than the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E ranges from $25,977 to $54,825 while a used 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron is priced between $35,473 to $56,140. For a new model, the Ford Mustang Mach-E's price is between $39,134 and $59,590, with the Audi Q4 e-tron priced between $48,290 and $65,374.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Mustang Mach-E loses 65 percent of its value and the Audi Q4 e-tron loses 69.7 percent of its value. This means the Ford Mustang Mach-E retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Mustang Mach-E’s base engine makes 266 horsepower, and the Audi Q4 e-tron base engine makes 282 horsepower. The Mustang Mach-E is rated to deliver an average of 111 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 224 miles. The Q4 e-tron is rated to deliver an average of 125 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 288 miles. This gives the Audi Q4 e-tron the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Mustang Mach-E is 14.1 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Q4 e-tron is 9 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi Q4 e-tron has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Audi Q4 e-tron have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
39134 - 59590
Starting MSRP:
37995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
33600 - 46000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
48290 - 65374
Starting MSRP:
49800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
61861
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
42800 - 119900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
42822
Price Range:
25977 - 54825
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
34134 - 55168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
44931
Price Range:
35473 - 56140
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
57745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
39287 - 91760
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
24898
Depreciation %:
0.65529153
Resale Value $:
13097
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.59524328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.47039998 - 0.65529153
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
0.64085338
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
0.52387321 - 0.72361617
Ford Mustang Mach-E Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Audi Q4 e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang Mach-E
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q4 e-tron
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.840697838032374
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1826878276261272
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 173.7
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 65Ranking
5 out of / 59Ranking
19 out of / 65Ranking
23 out of / 65Ranking
30 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
34 out of / 65Ranking
38 out of / 65Audi Q4 e-tron Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 40Ranking
10 out of / 65Ranking
18 out of / 59Ranking
23 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 44Ranking
26 out of / 44Ranking
26 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 44Ranking
32 out of / 65Ranking
32 out of / 44Ranking
33 out of / 65Ranking
39 out of / 44Ranking
40 out of / 65Ranking
41 out of / 65Ranking
44 out of / 65Ranking
44 out of / 65Ranking
48 out of / 65Ranking
51 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Ford Mustang Mach-E Trim Levels
GT, Premium, Select
Audi Q4 e-tron Trim Levels
Premium 45, Premium Plus 45, quattro Premium 55, quattro Premium Plus 55, quattro Prestige 55
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
266 hp
Torque:
317 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
282 hp
Torque:
402 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
111 / 103 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
224 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
73 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14.1 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
125 / 104 / 115
Range (city/hwy):
288 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
76.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
34.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
24.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4595 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
64 inches
Length:
185.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4685 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
64.7 inches
Length:
180.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/55R19XL
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Velocity Blue
Brown
Desert Sand
Gray
Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Green
Eruption Green
Red
Molten Magenta Metallic Tri-Coat
White
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Yellow
Grabber Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Pebble Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Glacier White Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Beige
Parchment Beige w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Brown
Santos Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
