Audi Q4 e-tron vs Cadillac OPTIQ V (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$105
- Q4 e-tron: wins no measure.
- OPTIQ V: 33 hp more, 3.9 cu ft more cargo.
- OPTIQ V wins 4 of 8 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q4 e-tron | OPTIQ V | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $51,895 | $51,790 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 282 hp | 315 hp | OPTIQ V |
| Torque | 229 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPGe | 115 MPGe | 83 MPGe to 105 MPGe | N/A |
| EV range | 288 mi | 250 mi to 317 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 53.1 cu ft | 57.0 cu ft | OPTIQ V |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.8 cu ft | 26.0 cu ft | OPTIQ V |
| Rear legroom | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | OPTIQ V |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | About the same |
| Length | 180.7 in | 189.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.4 in | 75.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,674 lb to 4,883 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 6.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | N/A | N/A |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 e-tron 45 Premium RWD $50,600 | OPTIQ V 4dr Sport w/1SF $50,600 | $0 |
| OPTIQ V 4dr Luxury w/1SC $49,995 | Q4 e-tron 45 Premium Plus RWD $50,600 | $605 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q4 e-tron | OPTIQ V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $51,895 | $51,790 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $600 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,599 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $55,494 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: OPTIQ V wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | OPTIQ V | 10% |
| Space | OPTIQ V | 7% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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