Audi Q4 e-tron vs Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Audi Q4 e-tron scores higher, 74 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 27 Sep 2026, price 4 Oct 2026
Audi Q4 e-tron
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$84,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 210kW
- Energy use
- 17.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 520L
Top CarSorted Score, 74 vs 71
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Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
20 of 27 standard · 5 optional · 2 no dataFrom
$97,935
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 185kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 511L
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$84,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$97,935RRP
- with the Audi Q4 e-tron's standard kit: at least $97,935 (1 option priced only inside packages; 2 with no data, not charged)
1 added option
- Premium Audio: priced only inside the Premium package (option code WA7)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q4 e-tron 45 e-tron
$84,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $369 a week in repayments ($84,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron Sportback
$97,935
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$110,548 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $488 a week in repayments ($110,548 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Audi Q4 e-tron starts $13,035 lower on RRP.
The Audi Q4 e-tron currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
Matching the Audi Q4 e-tron's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, and one is priced only inside a package whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$369/wk(≈$1,601/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q4 e-tron at $84,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q4 e-tronDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Audi Q4 e-tron at 5 stars (2021) and the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 91% for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.
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 Q6 Sportback e-tron.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q4 e-tron and 9 on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q4 e-tron
None open on our record
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
77kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 175kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 175kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
75.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 225kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 225kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q4 e-tron features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron gets a 14.5-inch display and 11.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron counters with wireless charging and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
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 Q6 Sportback e-tron responds with a Electric making 185kW and 450Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.6 seconds.
The Audi Q4 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q4 e-tron is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 82kWh (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 83kWh (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron), giving WLTP ranges of 470km and 493km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 225kW (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron).
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 183mm shorter than the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron at 4,771mm (2,899mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, giving the Audi Q4 e-tron a 9L advantage.
For towing, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q4 e-tron's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q4 e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q4 e-tron: the lower starting price ($84,900 against $97,935), more power (210kW against 185kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 511L).
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,000kg).
The Verdict
Audi Q4 e-tron scores higher, 74 vs 71
The Audi Q4 e-tron scores 74 to the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 15 points), value (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 7 points), practicality (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron ahead by 7 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$369/wk(≈$1,601/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q4 e-tron at $84,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q4 e-tronDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron?
The Audi Q4 e-tron is the cheapest at $84,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron by $13,035.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Audi Q4 e-tron has the most range at 524km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron accepts the highest DC charging at up to 225kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q4 e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021) and Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi Q4 e-tron has the largest boot at 520L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi Q4 e-tron makes the most power at 210kW. The Audi Q4 e-tron is quickest to 100km/h in 6.7s.
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