Audi Q4 e-tron vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q4 e-tron at 5 stars (2021) and the Toyota C-HR 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 85% for the Toyota C-HR, 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 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

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

The Audi Q4 e-tron features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-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 Toyota C-HR. 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 Toyota C-HR offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 2-zone in the Toyota C-HR.

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Audi Q4 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q4 e-tron is 3.5s 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, 226mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm 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 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Audi Q4 e-tron a 132L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q4 e-tron leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 275kg 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 Toyota C-HR'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 fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q4 e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q4 e-tron: more power (210kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,000kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $84,900).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 74

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Audi Q4 e-tron's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 39 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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