Head-to-head
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Audi Q8 e-tron
At $84,900 the Audi Q4 e-tron undercuts the Audi Q8 e-tron by $64,100 (43%) — but does the premium deliver enough of an edge to justify itself? Here's how the two compare on price, range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Audi Q4 e-tron
Audi's mid-size electric SUV shares VW Group's MEB platform with the VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq, dressed in Audi's premium finish. The 45 RWD is the Australian volume seller.
- From
- $84,900
- Range
- 540 km
- Battery
- 82 kWh
Option B · SUV
Audi Q8 e-tron
Audi's flagship electric SUV is a refresh of the original e-tron, with a bigger 114 kWh battery and 600 km WLTP range. The 55 Sportback variant trades practicality for a coupe-SUV roofline.
- From
- $149,000
- Range
- 600 km
- Battery
- 114 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q8 e-tron, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Battery · advantage Audi Q8 e-tron
The Audi Q8 e-tron carries a 32.0 kWh larger battery (114 vs 82 kWh).
- 2
Range · advantage Audi Q8 e-tron
The Audi Q8 e-tron goes 60 km further on a charge (600 vs 540 km WLTP).
- 3
Price · advantage Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron undercuts the Audi Q8 e-tron by $64,100 (43%) on starting price.
- 4
Power · advantage Audi Q8 e-tron
The Audi Q8 e-tron puts down 90 kW more (300 vs 210 kW).
- 5
DC charging · advantage Audi Q8 e-tron
The Audi Q8 e-tron accepts 35 kW more DC peak charging (170 vs 135 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Audi Q4 e-tron wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $64,100
Where the Audi Q8 e-tron wins
- ▸ 60 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (5.6s vs 6.7s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (170 kW vs 135 kW)
Audi Q4 e-tron
What we like
- ✓ Strong 540 km WLTP range from the 82 kWh battery
- ✓ Premium Audi cabin materials and finish
- ✓ 5-star ANCAP rating
What we don't
- ✕ Premium over the mechanically related VW ID.4
- ✕ DC charging peak (135 kW) trails newer rivals
- ✕ Audi-tax escalates quickly with options
Audi Q8 e-tron
What we like
- ✓ Large 114 kWh battery delivers 600 km WLTP
- ✓ Quattro AWD as standard
- ✓ Premium Audi cabin and brand cachet
What we don't
- ✕ DC charging peak (170 kW) trails newer 800V rivals
- ✕ ANCAP rating inherited from 2019 e-tron testing
- ✕ Premium pricing in a segment with newer alternatives
Frequently asked: Audi Q4 e-tron vs Audi Q8 e-tron
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Audi Q4 e-tron or the Audi Q8 e-tron?
- The Audi Q4 e-tron is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $84,900 versus $149,000 for the Audi Q8 e-tron, a $64,100 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Audi Q8 e-tron has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 600 km, 60 km further than the Audi Q4 e-tron's 540 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Audi Q8 e-tron accepts a peak DC charging rate of 170 kW versus 135 kW for the Audi Q4 e-tron. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Audi Q8 e-tron does 0–100 km/h in 5.6 seconds — 1.1 s quicker than the Audi Q4 e-tron's 6.7 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Audi Q4 e-tron better value than the Audi Q8 e-tron?
- On paper the Audi Q4 e-tron is $64,100 cheaper, but trails the Audi Q8 e-tron on the core measurable specs. The saving might still be worth it if you don't need the extra range, power or charging speed — but the Audi Q8 e-tron is the spec-sheet winner.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Audi Q4 e-tron
if…
- ✓ you want to save $64,100 on the sticker
- ✓ you match the profile: premium suv buyers
Choose the
Audi Q8 e-tron
if…
- ✓ maximum range matters (60 km further per charge)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ you match the profile: premium suv buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.