Audi Q4 e-tron vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q4 e-tron at 5 stars (2021) and the Volkswagen Tayron 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 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, 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 8 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. 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 Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with wireless charging. 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 Volkswagen Tayron 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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Audi Q4 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 110kW. 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, 204mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Audi Q4 e-tron a 175L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron 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 0.9 m tighter, 11.2 m against 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q4 e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q4 e-tron: more power (210kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 345L).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $84,900) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,000kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q4 e-tron scores higher, 74 vs 73

The Audi Q4 e-tron scores 74 to the Volkswagen Tayron's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 23 points), technology (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 15 points), value (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 5 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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