Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Ford F-150 Lightning
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 265 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Audi Q4 e-tron $49,800 vs $63,245
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 50 min
Weighted profile Audi Q4 e-tron 5.7 vs 3.6
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 265 mi
Value winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
$188/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
327 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | 4WD ER1 |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,800 | $63,245 |
| Range | 265 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 327 Wh/mi • 3.06 mi/kWh | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh | 130 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 175 kW | 433 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 19 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73.7 | 51.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 57 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 188 $/mi | 198 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 112 mph |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb | 10,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 265 mi).
- Choose Audi Q4 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 27 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Audi Q4 e-tron looks better ($188/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi Q4 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3.6).
Audi Q4 e-tron5.7 Ford F-150 Lightning3.6 175 kW27 min 433 kW50 min
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