Audi Q4 e-tron vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q4 e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and BOSE 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 210kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82kWh (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 470km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 397mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 261L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 2,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Audi Q4 e-tron turns in a 11.2 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $264 a year less for the Audi Q4 e-tron.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q4 e-tron) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q4 e-tron: the lower starting price ($84,900 against $167,800), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($835 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 210kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 37 points), value (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 29 points), safety (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 25 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Audi Q4 e-tron costs about $264 less (17.4 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q4 e-tron, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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