Audi Q4 e-tron vs Audi Q8 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 4 Aug 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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$84,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$140,600RRP
- cannot be matched: Premium Audio not offered
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 Q8 e-tron 50 e-tron SUV
$140,600
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia
No published drive-away price on our record.
The Audi Q4 e-tron starts $55,700 lower on RRP.
The Audi Q4 e-tron currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Audi Q8 e-tron does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
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 Audi Q4 e-tron.
Finance
≈$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 Q8 e-tron at 5 stars (2019). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2019). 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 Q8 e-tron, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q8 e-tron, against 9 on the Audi Q4 e-tron.
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 8 in the Audi Q8 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 10 on the Audi Q8 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 Q8 e-tron
- REC-006599 · published 28 Apr 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the mounting bolts connecting the brake pedal rod and the brake servo may not have been tightened to the sufficient torque and could become loose.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2024
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
95kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 170kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 170kW 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 Q8 e-tron gets a 10.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q8 e-tron counters with head-up display, wireless charging and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi Q4 e-tron gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Audi Q8 e-tron offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 4-zone in the Audi Q8 e-tron.
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 Q8 e-tron responds with a Electric making 250kW and 664Nm, paired to a two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.
The Audi Q8 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 250kW vs 210kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q4 e-tron is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 82kWh (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 95kWh (Audi Q8 e-tron), giving WLTP ranges of 470km and 491km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 170kW (Audi Q8 e-tron).
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 327mm shorter than the Audi Q8 e-tron at 4,915mm (2,928mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q8 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron, giving the Audi Q8 e-tron a 49L advantage.
For towing, the Audi Q8 e-tron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 800kg 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 1.3 m tighter, 11.2 m against 12.5 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 Q8 e-tron).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q4 e-tron: the lower starting price ($84,900 against $140,600).
The Audi Q8 e-tron: more power (250kW against 210kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (569L against 520L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,000kg).
The Verdict
Audi Q4 e-tron scores higher, 74 vs 71
The Audi Q4 e-tron scores 74 to the Audi Q8 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: value (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 20 points), technology (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 12 points), practicality (Audi Q8 e-tron ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron, 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Ways to buy
For the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Finance
≈$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 Q8 e-tron?
The Audi Q4 e-tron is the cheapest at $84,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q8 e-tron by $55,700.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Audi Q4 e-tron has the most range at 524km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Audi Q4 e-tron accepts the highest DC charging at up to 175kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q4 e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021) and Audi Q8 e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2019). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2019). 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 Q8 e-tron has the largest boot at 569L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q8 e-tron has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi Q8 e-tron makes the most power at 250kW. The Audi Q4 e-tron is quickest to 100km/h in 6.7s.
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