Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1T 265 mi vs 420 mi
Best value Audi Q4 e-tron $49,800 vs $102,190
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile Audi Q4 e-tron 5.7 vs 3.6
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 265 mi
Value winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
$188/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
327 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,800 | $102,190 |
| Range | 265 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 327 Wh/mi • 3.06 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh | 143 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 175 kW | 220 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73.7 | 72.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 82 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 188 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 125 mph |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb | 11,023 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 265 mi).
- Choose Audi Q4 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 27 min vs 47 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Audi Q4 e-tron looks better ($188/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi Q4 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3.6).
Audi Q4 e-tron5.7 Rivian R1T3.6 175 kW27 min 220 kW47 min
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