Audi Q4 e-tron (FZ) Crossover (2021)
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Audi Q4 e-tron is compact an electric crossover that sits between the Q3 and Q5. It is available both with a standard roof or a hunchback "coupe" roof, which is named in Audi-speak Sportback.
The Q4 e-tron is available with three power levels and two battery sizes. The 50 e-tron has two AC electric motors driving both axles, while the 35 and 40 e-tron each has a single AC motor driving the rear wheels. Performance is on par with the latest Q5 from 2020.
A somewhat interesting characteristic of the Q4 e-tron is the adoption of MacPherson struts at the front axles: Traditionally, Audi has always favored multi-link setups. Unsurprisingly, the Q4 e-tron is available with a range of increasingly large wheels. Starting from 19 inches, they go all the way to 21 inches. This reflects the emphasis now placed on how the car looks over the driving dynamics.
Inside, the new Q4 e-tron is packed with the latest car techs and driver aid systems. Notable is the center console that is oriented towards the driver, giving the interior a "cockpit" feel.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 35% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Up to 447km electric range
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Small turning circle
Cons
- BEV crossover nonsense
- Can't even reach 200km/h
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
What external reviewers found***
External score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good range
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Lack of range
- Lack of practicality
- Lack of standard kit
- Lacklustre cabin quality
- Expensive compared to the e-Tron GT
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Specifications
| 35 55 kWh (170 Hp) | 40 e-tron | 45 e-tron quattro | 50 e-tron quattro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 520 L / 18.4 cu-ft ~ 1490 L / 52.6 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 585 kg / 1290 lbs | 590 kg / 1301 lbs | 585 kg / 1290 lbs | 585 kg / 1290 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Disc, 330 mm | Disc, 330 mm | Disc | Disc, 350 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Drum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chassis Type | Unitary steel/aluminum composite construction | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offroad | Approach Angle | 16.9 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offroad | Departure Angle | 19.4 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | Front wheel tires: 235/55 R19, 235/50 R20, 235/45 R21 Rear wheel tires: 255/50 R19, 255/45 R20, 255/40 R21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.2 m / 33.5 ft | 10.2 m / 33.5 ft | 11.5 m / 37.7 ft | 11.5 m / 37.7 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Battery | Capacity | 55.0 kWh (gross) | 52.0 kWh (net) | 82.0 kWh (gross) | 76.6 kWh (net) | 82.0 kWh (gross) | 76.6 kWh (net) | 82.0 kWh (gross) | 76.6 kWh (net) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Type | Lithium-ion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Voltage | 352.0 V | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door battery-electric SUV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platform | Volkswagen MEB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm / 7.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1632 mm / 64.3 in | 1632 mm / 64.3 in | 1632 mm / 64.3 in | 1617 mm / 63.7 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4588 mm / 180.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 2108 mm / 83.0 in (mirror unfolded) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1587.0 mm / 62.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1565.0 mm / 61.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1890.0 kg / 4166.7 lbs | 2050.0 kg / 4519.5 lbs | 2135.0 kg / 4706.9 lbs | 2135.0 kg / 4706.9 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | Front wheel rims: 8J x 19, 8J x 20, 8.5J x 21 Rear wheel rims: 8J x 19, 9J x 20, 9J x 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2764 mm / 108.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 9.0 sec | 8.5 sec | 6.9 sec | 6.2 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 8.6 sec | 8.1 sec | 6.6 sec | 5.9 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electric Range | 308.0 km / 191.4 mi | 447.0 km / 277.8 mi | 412.0 km / 256.0 mi | 412.0 km / 256.0 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 17.0-19.1 kWh /100km | 17.3-19.3 kWh/100km | 17.9-20 kWh/100km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 160.0 km/h / 99.4 mph | 160.0 km/h / 99.4 mph | 180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph | 180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 170 hp / 126.8 kW | 204 hp / 152.1 kW | 109 hp / 81.3 kW | 109 hp / 81.3 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm | 460 Nm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Single rear-axle AC motor APP310 | Single rear-axle AC motor APP310 | Dual AC motors AKA150 front + APP310 rear | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 1-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2021-03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Made In | Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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autocar[1]
Reviewer score 54%This is a quiet, refined, mature-feeling and fairly precise-handling zero-emissions family car. In many ways, it’s precisely the sort you’d have expected Audi to make - but not in every way. It has impressive space and practicality and creditable electric range, too. But it doesn’t have the classic Audi design appeal you might have expected of it.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Decent range
- Decent electric range
- Good range
Cons
- Lacklustre cabin quality
- Lack of practicality
autocar[2]
Reviewer score 42%Audi’s cousin of the Skoda Enyaq iV and Volkswagen ID 4 in this form gets a 77kWh battery (as in the 40) and two motors, together offering up 295bhp and 339lb ft. The healthy 94bhp uptick over the 40 means the 50 Quattro is 1.3sec quicker from 0-62mph. A flat floor and wheels pushed right out into the corners combine to provide plenty of room, and the three-stack dashboard arrangement looks smart.
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Pros
- Punchy, punchy powertrain
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- No adaptive dampers
- Lack of sophistication
autocar[3]
Reviewer score 48%, our choice, Sport, sits below S line and Vorsprung but is still well equipped. As standard, the car comes with 19in alloy wheels, front sports seats, tri-zone air conditioning, a 10.1in touchscreen running Audi’s MMI infotainment system. At £52,685 all in, our car costs a good £10,000 more than similarly positioned more mainstream rivals.
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Pros
- Sleek, practical cabin
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Expensive for what it offers
- Interior feels plasticky
autocar[4]
Reviewer score 49%As standard, the car comes with 19in alloy wheels, front sports seats, tri-zone air conditioning, a 10.1in touchscreen running Audi’s MMI infotainment system and a fully digital instrument dashboard. At £52,685 all in, our car costs a good £10,000 more than similarly positioned more mainstream rivals. While impressively refined, practical and efficient, the Q4 E-tron's premium credentials were let down by looks, proportions and cabin build quality.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, practical interior
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Expensive for what it offers
- Lack of range
autoexpress[5]
Reviewer score 77%The all-electric Q4 e-tron SUV ticks all the boxes for family life. It is expected to become the German company’s biggest seller behind the A3 hatchback. Outshines other premium mid-size SUV rivals, such as the Mercedes EQA, on range, with a claimed maximum of 316 miles.
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Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- High-quality interior
Cons
- Expensive compared to rivals
- Lack of standard kit
autoexpress[6]
Reviewer score 80%The Q4 e-tron is shared with Volkswagen's ID.3 and 4, Skoda's Enyaq and the upcoming Cupra Born. But it's full of Audi flavour with a host of advanced tech and cabin quality, plus design that's a step more premium than its siblings. As is its price, starting from £40,750 going up to £65,070.
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Pros
- Powerful engine
- Decent infotainment system
Cons
- Expensive for what you get
autoexpress[7]
Reviewer score 84%The Q4 e-tron is the first Audi to sit on the MEB bespoke platform. As such, the new arrival is every bit the counterpart to mainstream Audis like the Q3 and A3. A full charge of the Audi from my home charger costs around £12, and that gets us around 220 miles of range.
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Pros
- Elegant looks
- Excellent infotainment system
- Lots of standard equipment
Cons
- Bumpy ride
- A bit bumpy in the back
autoexpress[8]
Reviewer score 73%The Q4 e-tron is Audi's first EV based on the VW Group MEB architecture, shared with the Volkswagen ID.4, Skoda Enyaq and the upcoming Cupra Born. It'll be on sale later this year from around £40,000, positioned as a rival for the Mercedes EQA, Volvo XC40 Recharge and BMW iX3. Audi has not yet revealed the official powertrain stats for the newcomer.
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Pros
- Elegant looks
- Powerful engine
Cons
- Lack of practicality
- Not the most fun to drive
carmagazine[9]
Reviewer score 75%The top-of-the-line Q4 50 e-Tron quattro costs over £10k less than the base full-size e-tron SUV. A 10-minute plug-in stint typically extends the range by 80 miles. The official consumption spectrum ranges from 3.0 to 3.8 miles per kWh. Up front, there is enough room to swing a tiger kitten.
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Pros
- Class-leading electric performance
- Powerful engines
Cons
- Expensive compared to the e-Tron GT
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References
- ^ Audi Q4 E-tron 40 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/q4-e-tron/first-drives/audi-q4-e-tron-40-2021-uk-review. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
- ^ Audi Q4 E-tron 50 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/q4-e-tron/first-drives/audi-q4-e-tron-50-2021-uk-review. 2021-09-06. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ Audi Q4 E-tron 2021 long-term review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/q4-e-tron/long-term-reviews/audi-q4-e-tron-2021-long-term-review. 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ Audi Q4 E-tron 2022 long-term review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/q4-e-tron/long-term-reviews/audi-q4-e-tron-2022-long-term-review. 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ Audi Q4 e-tron review . [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/q4-e-tron. 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- ^ New Audi Q4 e-tron 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/q4-e-tron/354449/new-audi-q4-e-tron-2021-review. 2021-06-17. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
- ^ Audi Q4 e-tron 50 quattro: long-term test review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/q4-e-tron/357256/audi-q4-e-tron-50-quattro-long-term-test-review. 2022-02-02. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ New Audi Q4 e-tron prototype review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/q4/354449/new-audi-q4-e-tron-prototype-review. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ Audi Q4 e-Tron (2021) review: total eclipse. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/audi/q4-e-tron/. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
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