Compare the Tesla Model Y vs Audi Q4 e-tron

Not all that posh, but still huge on space
2026
Outstanding EV Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10
A sensible family choice, and a supremely plush one
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

If you are deciding between these two electric SUVs, each has distinct strengths. The Audi Q4 e-tron absorbs potholes with ease, whereas this version of the Tesla Model Y is shaken up by rough roads and thuds through potholes. However, the Model Y is more efficient, can tow more, and gives you more room with the back seats folded down. The Tesla also has a front boot, whereas there is no front boot under the Audi's bonnet. In the back, there is more than enough space for three six-footers to easily fit in the Tesla, even if the middle seat is less cushioned, while sitting three abreast in the Q4 e-tron is a bit of a squeeze. Over-the-shoulder visibility is poor in the Audi, and it is rather poor in the Model Y as well.

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Standard Textile Plus Vegan Leather RWD Auto Electric Automatic

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Sport 150kW 63kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up — Boot space, seats up 515 litres (4 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 2,118 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,487 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,797 mm x 1,982 mm x 1,624 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,603 mm x ?? mm x 1,632 mm
Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best Towing capacity 1,000 kg
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
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).
4.4 miles / kWh Best
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).
4.0 miles / kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
309 miles Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
269 miles
Battery size 63 kWh Battery size 63 kWh
Drive type Rear wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 34 · high
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 30 · high Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name RWD Auto Engine name 150kW 63kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 299 BHP Engine size Electric • 204 BHP
Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks Body type SUVs
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Rear wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 7.2 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 8.1 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 63 kWh Battery size 63 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
309 miles Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
269 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) — Boot (seats up) 515 litres
Boot (seats down) 2,118 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,487 litres
Length 4,797 mm Length 4,603 mm
Width 1,982 mm Width —
Height 1,624 mm Height 1,632 mm
Wheelbase 2.89 m Wheelbase 2.77 m
Turning circle 12.13 m Turning circle 11.5 m

Full features list

  • Metallic paint
  • Solid paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Textile/vegan leather - Black/Black interior
  • 3 point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Anti lock brake system + traction control
  • Automatic emergency braking system
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake Assist
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Electronic stability control
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Dashcam and sentry mode
  • Keyless driving and keyless entry
  • 12 way power adjustable front seats with driver lumbar support
  • 2 fixed rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Aluminum detailing and premium textiles
  • Automatic dual-zone climate control system
  • Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • First row: power recline and heated seats
  • Footwell and door pocket ambient lighting
  • Front head restraints
  • Glovebox, lockable with illumination
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Manual adjust steering wheel
  • Manual fold flat seat release 40/20/40
  • Map and reading lights
  • Open center console
  • Particulate and odour filter
  • Rear centre armrest with 2 cup holders
  • Second row: manual folding seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Textile/vegan leather upholstery
  • Type 2 cable
  • Ultraviolet and infrared protection on all glass
  • 8 exterior cameras
  • Acoustic seat-belt warning
  • Automatic easy-entry and exit
  • Autopilot
  • Blind spot Collision Warning (BCW)
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Bluetooth hands free phone with voice control system
  • Custom driver profiles
  • Dual wireless phone charger
  • Electric assisted front and rear doors
  • Emergency call service
  • Forward collision warning
  • Lane departure avoidance
  • Mobile App interface
  • Navigation system
  • New front-facing camera
  • Power assist steering
  • Power lift tailgate
  • Reversing camera
  • Software updates over WiFi
  • Speed limit recognition
  • Traffic-aware cruise control
  • Auto headlights
  • Auto high beam
  • Automatic headlights and wipers
  • Daytime running lights
  • Electric windows with one touch open
  • Fixed closed glass roof with interior headlining
  • Hands-free power trunk opening on approach.
  • Heated windshield
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED fog lights
  • LED tail lights
  • Multi coat paint
  • Power folding side view mirrors
  • Rain sensitive windscreen wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear view mirror auto dimming
  • Rear window defroster
  • Tinted rear glass windows and rear windshield
  • 16" first row QHD Touchscreen
  • 5 USB C ports up to 65W
  • 7 speakers with immersive sound
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Mobile App remote control
  • Music and media via bluetooth
  • Tesla entertainment
  • 11 kW AC onboard charger
  • Auto charge planning
  • CCS charging connector (175Kw Max)
  • Passive shock absorbers
  • Second-generation hardware
  • Single motor RWD
  • Type 2 connector
  • 19" Crossflow alloy wheels
  • Power actuated first row air vents and second row manual adjust air vents
  • Textile decor door trims
  • 230V socket
  • Acoustic glazing for front door windows
  • Adapter for V2L Charging
  • Adapter for V2L Charging (camping socket)
  • Audi warranty - 4 years or 75000 miles
  • Audi warranty - 5 years or 90000 miles
  • Bi-directional charging (V2L)
  • Compact charging system
  • Heat pump
  • Metallic paint
  • Opening panoramic sunroof
  • Routine/Delta cloth - Black with silver stitching + front sport seats with semi-integrated head restraints
  • Towbar folding
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Digital key
  • Keyless Go
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 zone automatic air conditioning
  • 4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
  • 40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench
  • Accent surfaces in gloss black - centre console control panel, switch panel and trim on front doors in gloss black
  • Black carpets
  • Door armrests in leatherette
  • Front centre armrest with storage light
  • Front/rear floor mats
  • Heated front seats
  • Illuminated front door sill trims with aluminium inlay
  • Illumination for front cupholders
  • Lockable glove compartment
  • Manual seat adjustment for driver and front passenger seats
  • Paddle shifts
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Rear head restraints
  • Routine/Delta cloth upholstery + front sport seats with semi-integrated head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Stationary heating and climate control
  • Steel grey cloth headlining
  • Storage net on the back of the front seat backrests
  • Twin spoke multifunction leather steering wheel
  • Two front cupholders
  • Aluminium roof rails
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Body coloured front grille
  • Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/auto dimming door mirrors with integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side
  • Frameless auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Heated rear window
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Projection light in the exterior mirrors, e-tron logo projected from the underside of the exterior mirror onto the ground
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Single frame grille with a structured, closed surface within an octagonal shape
  • Solid paint
  • Trailer hitch preparation
  • 11KW onboard charger
  • 165kW DC charging capability
  • AC and DC charging access point positioned on driver's side rear
  • Comfort suspension
  • Mode 3 type 2 AC charging cable 22kW
  • Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Audi Virtual Cockpit - 11.9" display
  • Audi application store
  • Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
  • Audi drive select
  • Audi side assist with exit warning and rear cross traffic assist
  • Audi smartphone interface
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Camera based traffic sign recognition
  • Comfort key with SAFELOCK
  • Electromechanical power steering
  • Lane departure warning including emergency assist
  • MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 12.8" curved touchscreen colour display
  • Parking system plus - front and rear parking sensors
  • Phone compartment with inductive charging function, dual
  • Power operated tailgate with sensor controlled release
  • Rear view camera
  • Swerve assist and turn assist
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Acoustic vehicle alerting system
  • Audi pre sense basic and rear
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
  • Electric child locks
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and vests
  • Front side airbags with head airbag system and front interaction airbag
  • Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Proactive passenger protection system for front, sides and rear
  • Rear seat occupant reminder for child presence detection
  • Seat belt monitoring
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • i - Size child seat mounting on the front passenger side and i - Size and top tether on the outer rear seats
  • 2 USB-C ports with charge and data functions
  • Audi sound system with 8 loudspeakers incl. centre speaker, subwoofer and 6-channel amplifier with total output of 180 watts
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Aluminium look interior elements
  • Black dashboard
  • Matte brushed aluminium silver inlay
  • Ambient lighting package - Q4 E-tron
  • Gloss styling pack - Q4 E-tron
  • Non smoking pack - Q4 E-tron
  • 19" 5 V spoke aero alloy wheels in black gloss turned finish
  • Vehicle tool kit with tyre repair kit

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*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.