Compare the Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW X1
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the Audi Q4 e-tron and the BMW X1 move their climate controls onto touchscreens rather than traditional buttons, which makes them harder and very fiddly to control on the go. Inside, you will find a fair amount of scratchy plastics on the door cards, door handles and centre console of the Audi, while the BMW has scratchier plastics lower down around your legs. When looking behind, visibility out the back is not great in the Q4 e-tron, whereas the large rear window of the X1 helps give you decent all-round visibility. If you head out onto twisty country lanes, all X1 models are good fun. In contrast, you should not expect much fun on a country lane from the Q4 e-tron, though it can be chucked into bends without kicking up a fuss because there is plenty of grip.
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Standard kit
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 515 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,487 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,603 mm x ?? mm x 1,632 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,000 kg | Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £455 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 63 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 150kW 63kWh Auto | Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 204 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 8.1 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 63 kWh | Battery size — |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 515 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 500 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,487 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best |
| Length 4,603 mm | Length 4,505 mm |
| Width — | Width 1,845 mm |
| Height 1,632 mm | Height 1,642 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.69 m |
| Turning circle 11.5 m | Turning circle 11.7 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.