Nissan Ariya vs. Audi Q4 e-tron
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Ariya 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 Nissan Ariya and the Audi Q4 e-tron.
When we compare the Nissan Ariya's and the Audi Q4 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Ariya has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Ariya's and the Audi Q4 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Ariya is a better car than the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Pricing: For a new model, the Nissan Ariya's price is between $41,284 and $57,757, with the Audi Q4 e-tron priced between $56,900 and $66,432.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Ariya loses 56.2 percent of its value and the Audi Q4 e-tron loses 68.9 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Ariya retains 12.8 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 Nissan Ariya’s base engine makes 214 horsepower, and the Audi Q4 e-tron base engine makes 201 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Ariya and Audi Q4 e-tron are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Nissan Ariya and the Audi Q4 e-tron have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Audi Q4 e-tron has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$41,284 - $57,757
Starting MSRP:
$39,590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,590 - $46,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$56,900 - $66,432
Starting MSRP:
$49,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$74,909
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$49,800 - $92,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$46,745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,829 - $49,434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
546
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
869
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$56,573
Price Range:
$40,649 - $64,906
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$71,297
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$56,573 - $93,998
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
408
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,767
# Good or Great Deals:
60
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$23,093
Depreciation %:
58.3%
Resale Value $:
$16,497
Residual Value %:
41.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
54.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44.4% - 60.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$35,180
Depreciation %:
70.6%
Resale Value $:
$14,620
Residual Value %:
29.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57.1% - 71.4%
Nissan Ariya Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Audi Q4 e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Ariya
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:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 134.5
Nissan Ariya Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
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29 out of / 44Ranking
33 out of / 44Audi Q4 e-tron Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 44Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
22 out of / 27Ranking
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23 out of / 27Ranking
31 out of / 44Ranking
32 out of / 44Ranking
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34 out of / 44Ranking
37 out of / 44Ranking
39 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Nissan Ariya Trim Levels
Empower+, Engage, Engage e-4ORCE, Engage+ e-4ORCE, Evolve+, Evolve+ e-4ORCE, Platinum+ e-4ORCE, Premiere, Venture+
Audi Q4 e-tron Trim Levels
Premium 40, Premium Plus 40, quattro Premium 50, quattro Premium 55, quattro Premium Plus 50, quattro Premium Plus 55, quattro Prestige 50, quattro Prestige 55
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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:
4 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:
4 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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
214 hp
Torque:
221 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp
Torque:
228 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
216 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
63 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD, RWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
265 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
22.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.0 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:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4323 lbs
Width:
85.5 inches
Height:
65.4 inches
Length:
182.9 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4674 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
64.7 inches
Length:
180.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond Pearl
Blue
Deep Ocean Blue Pearl/Black Diamond Pearl
Gray
Boulder Gray Pearl / Boulder Gray Pearl/Black Diamond Pearl / Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic/Black Diamond Pearl
White
Everest White Pearl / Everest White Pearl TriCoat/Black Diamond Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Pebble Gray
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Light Gray
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Beige
Parchment Beige w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Brown
Santos Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
