Audi Q4 e-tron vs Cadillac OPTIQ (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$800
- Q4 e-tron: uses 2.7 kWh per 100 mi less.
- OPTIQ: 29 mi more range, 33 hp more.
- OPTIQ wins 6 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q4 e-tron | OPTIQ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $51,895 | $52,695 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 282 hp | 315 hp | OPTIQ |
| Torque | 229 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | OPTIQ |
| kWh per 100 mi | 29.4 kWh/100 mi | 32.1 kWh/100 mi | Q4 e-tron |
| EV range | 288 mi | 317 mi | OPTIQ |
| Cargo, max | 53.1 cu ft | 57.0 cu ft | OPTIQ |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.8 cu ft | 26.0 cu ft | OPTIQ |
| Rear legroom | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | OPTIQ |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | About the same |
| Length | 180.7 in | 189.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.4 in | 75.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,674 lb to 4,883 lb | 5,121 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 1,500 lb | 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 | 6.3 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
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 Luxury RWD $50,900 | $300 |
| OPTIQ Luxury RWD $50,900 | Q4 e-tron 45 Premium Plus RWD $50,600 | $300 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q4 e-tron | OPTIQ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $51,895 | $52,695 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $600 | $654 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,599 | $3,927 |
| Total, 6 years | $55,494 | $56,622 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: OPTIQ wins.
Q4 e-tron wins if Power weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Q4 e-tron | 8% |
| Power | OPTIQ | 10% |
| Space | OPTIQ | 7% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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