Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Kia Niro
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Audi Q4 e-tron 265 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro $49,800 vs $39,850
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 45 min
Weighted profile Audi Q4 e-tron 7.3 vs 2.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
265 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $188/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 327 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
81.2 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,800 | $39,850 |
| Range | 265 mi | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 327 Wh/mi • 3.06 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 175 kW | 85 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73.7 | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 188 $/mi | 158 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 104 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Audi Q4 e-tron if you want the longer rated range (265 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Audi Q4 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 27 min vs 45 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $188/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi Q4 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).
Audi Q4 e-tron7.3 Kia Niro2.7 175 kW27 min 85 kW45 min
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