Audi Q4 e-tron vs Kia EV3
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Kia EV3 scores higher, 81 vs 74
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 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
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Kia EV3
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$47,600
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 150kW
- Energy use
- 12.5 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 460L
Top CarSorted Score, 81 vs 74
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$84,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$47,600RRP
- no option data for this car
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.
Kia EV3 Air Standard Range
$47,600
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $197 a week in repayments ($47,600 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Kia EV3 starts $37,300 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
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
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Finance
From ≈$197/wk(≈$854/mo)
Estimate on the Kia EV3 at $47,600 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 Kia EV3 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2025). 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 83% for the Kia EV3, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q4 e-tron, against 6 on the Kia EV3.
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 Kia EV3.
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 6 on the Kia EV3.
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; ? is no option data.
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
Kia EV3
- REC-006557 · published 6 Mar 2026Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
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
58.3kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC). 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 Kia EV3 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. 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 Kia EV3. The Kia EV3 counters with wireless charging and V2L. 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 Kia EV3 offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 2-zone in the Kia EV3.
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 Kia EV3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 283Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.
The Audi Q4 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q4 e-tron is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 82kWh (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 58.3kWh (Kia EV3), giving WLTP ranges of 470km and 436km.
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 288mm longer than the Kia EV3 at 4,300mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q4 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 460L in the Kia EV3, giving the Audi Q4 e-tron a 60L advantage.
For towing, the Audi Q4 e-tron leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 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 Kia EV3's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.2 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 electricity for the Kia EV3 about $600 a year (12.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $235 a year less for the Kia EV3.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q4 e-tron) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV3).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q4 e-tron: more power (210kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 460L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,000kg against 500kg).
The Kia EV3: the lower starting price ($47,600 against $84,900), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($600 a year against $835).
The Verdict
Kia EV3 scores higher, 81 vs 74
The Kia EV3 scores 81 to the Audi Q4 e-tron's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Kia EV3 ahead by 29 points), performance (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 17 points), value (Kia EV3 ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV3 costs about $235 less (12.5 kWh/100km against 17.4 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron, 460L in the Kia EV3. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q4 e-tron, 7 on the Kia EV3.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$197/wk(≈$854/mo)
Estimate on the Kia EV3 at $47,600 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 Kia EV3?
The Kia EV3 is the cheapest at $47,600 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q4 e-tron by $37,300.
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 Kia EV3 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2025). 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 Q4 e-tron has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,000kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Kia EV3 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
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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