Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Cadillac Optiq
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 265 mi vs 317 mi
Best value Audi Q4 e-tron $49,800 vs $50,900
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Audi Q4 e-tron 6.3 vs 3.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 265 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $188/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 327 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Optiq
83.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Cadillac Optiq |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | Standard |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,800 | $50,900 |
| Range | 265 mi | 317 mi |
| Efficiency | 327 Wh/mi • 3.06 mi/kWh | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 175 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73.7 | 64.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 74 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 188 $/mi | 161 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 26 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb | 1,499 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if you want the longer rated range (317 mi vs 265 mi).
- Choose Audi Q4 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 27 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $188/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi Q4 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (6.3 vs 3.7).
Audi Q4 e-tron6.3 Cadillac Optiq3.7 175 kW27 min 150 kW40 min
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