Is the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 37.2 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 5.8 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Off-road: 5.8 in clearance. Top 98% of 181.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats 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 | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $43 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.8 in, top 98% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 4% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 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 Q4 e-tron a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.2 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 24.8 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the Q4 e-tron a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,800 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 282 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 180.7 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 33.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 5.0 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Q4 e-tron a good commuter car?
Yes. $43 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $43
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
Is the Q4 e-tron a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.8 in clearance, 64.2 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.5 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 33.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Q4 e-tron a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.8 in clearance. Top 98% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 55 Premium AWD, 5.8 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Q4 e-tron worth the money?
Yes. Priced 4% below cars like it.
- Price, 45 Premium RWD
- $49,800
- Predicted price
- $51,702
- Gap
- -$1,902 (-4%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Q4 e-tron a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 e-tron 45 Premium RWD | $49,800 | 5.0 cents | 53.1 cu ft | 282 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | $44,990 | 4.6 cents | 76.0 cu ft | 295 hp |
Compared with 1,152 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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