Audi Q4 e-tron vs Audi Q5

The Audi Q4 e-tron starts from $84,900 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q5 opens at $80,900. That makes the Audi Q5 the more affordable entry point by $4,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $93,390 and $88,990 respectively.

The Audi Q4 e-tron qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Audi Q5, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 85% for the Audi Q5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 9 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 7 in the Audi Q5.

The Audi Q4 e-tron features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q5 gets a 10.1-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q4 e-tron gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Audi Q5 offers leather.

The Audi Q4 e-tron uses a Electric producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed (two-stage planetary) to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Audi Q5 responds with a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology making 150kW and 340Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Audi Q4 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q4 e-tron is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 129mm shorter than the Audi Q5 at 4,717mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 520L in the Audi Q5.

For towing, the Audi Q5 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q5). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Audi Q5).