Audi Q4 e-tron vs Ineos Grenadier

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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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.

Feature Showdown

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

The Audi Q4 e-tron stands out with power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Ineos Grenadier. The Ineos Grenadier counters with heated front seats and JBL audio. 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 Ineos Grenadier offers cloth.

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 Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Audi Q4 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q4 e-tron is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 307mm shorter than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 735L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 2,500kg 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 2.3 m tighter, 11.2 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Audi Q4 e-tron costs about $835 a year (17.4 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Ineos Grenadier about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q4 e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi Q4 e-tron), 5 years (Ineos Grenadier).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q4 e-tron: the lower starting price ($84,900 against $107,000) and more power (210kW against 183kW).

The Ineos Grenadier: the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 520L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,000kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q4 e-tron scores higher, 74 vs 60

The Audi Q4 e-tron scores 74 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 32 points), value (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 21 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron, 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier.

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