Volkswagen ID.4 vs. Audi Q4 e-tron
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen ID.4 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 Volkswagen ID.4 and the Audi Q4 e-tron.
When we compare the Volkswagen ID.4's and the Audi Q4 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen ID.4 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 Volkswagen ID.4's and the Audi Q4 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen ID.4 is a better car than the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Pricing: A used 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 ranges from $31,607 to $59,402 while a used 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron is priced between $35,473 to $56,140. For a new model, the Volkswagen ID.4's price is between $38,226 and $58,570, 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 Volkswagen ID.4 loses 62 percent of its value and the Audi Q4 e-tron loses 69.7 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen ID.4 retains 7.7 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 Volkswagen ID.4’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Audi Q4 e-tron base engine makes 282 horsepower. The ID.4 is rated to deliver an average of 115 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 206 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 Volkswagen ID.4. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the ID.4 is 6.25 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 Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi Q4 e-tron has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Audi Q4 e-tron have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
38226 - 58570
Starting MSRP:
39995
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:
46211
Price Range:
31607 - 59402
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 $:
25069
Depreciation %:
0.62679886
Resale Value $:
14926
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
Volkswagen ID.4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 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 Volkswagen ID.4
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:
2.0912559918581217
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
Volkswagen ID.4 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
9 out of / 59Ranking
11 out of / 65Ranking
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18 out of / 65Ranking
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30 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
35 out of / 65Ranking
50 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
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48 out of / 65Ranking
51 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Volkswagen ID.4 Trim Levels
Limited, Pro, Pro S, Pro S Plus, S Limited
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 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:
5 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:
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:
201 hp
Torque:
229 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 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:
115 / 98 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
206 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
62 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
6.25 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
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
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 Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
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 Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
30.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.2 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:
4317 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
64.5 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6 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:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
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
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Mountain Lake Blue Metallic
Gray
Pure Gray
Silver
Silver Mist Metallic
White
Pure White
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Pebble Gray
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Nutmeg / Stone
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Beige
Parchment Beige w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Santos Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
