Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Nissan Ariya
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Nissan Ariya 265 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $49,800 vs $44,370
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Audi Q4 e-tron 5.5 vs 4.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Nissan Ariya
289 mi vs 265 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $188/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
327 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
81.2 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,800 | $44,370 |
| Range | 265 mi | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 327 Wh/mi • 3.06 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 175 kW | 178 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73.7 | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 188 $/mi | 154 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Nissan Ariya if you want the longer rated range (289 mi vs 265 mi).
- Choose Audi Q4 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 27 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $188/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi Q4 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).
Audi Q4 e-tron5.5 Nissan Ariya4.5 175 kW27 min 178 kW35 min
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