Is the 2021 Audi e-tron a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $65,900. Class median $39,195.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 38.1 in. Class median 39.8 in.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $64 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.2 in, top 42% |
| Worth the money | Yes | Same as predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the e-tron a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 28.5 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the e-tron a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $65,900 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | No |
| Length | 193.0 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 7.3 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the e-tron a good commuter car?
Yes. $64 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $64
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
Is the e-tron a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.2 in clearance | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance | 123 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.1 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the e-tron a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.2 in clearance. Top 42% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Premium AWD, 8.2 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the e-tron worth the money?
Yes. Priced the same as cars like it.
- Price, Premium AWD
- $65,900
- Predicted price
- $66,062
- Gap
- -$162 (-0.2%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the e-tron a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-tron Premium AWD | $65,900 | 7.3 cents | 57.0 cu ft | 355 hp |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge AWD | $54,090 | 7.3 cents | 57.5 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E GT AWD | $59,900 | 6.1 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 459 hp |
Compared with 1,024 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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