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Audi Q4 e-tron vs VW ID.5
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi Q4 e-tron stays competitive across the board, while the VW ID.5 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the VW ID.5 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The VW ID.5 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueVW
Audi
5.3
VW
7.4
Motorway RangeVW
Audi
5.4
VW
6.7
FamilyVW
Audi
7.7
VW
8.3
Charging
Audi
5.5
VW
5.7
Too close to call
Cost Per MileVW
Audi
6.9
VW
7.5
City Driving
Audi
5.9
VW
6.3
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-trone-tron 204PS | VW ID.5Pro Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £46,260 | £36,995 (better) |
| Official range | 274 miles | 352 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 520 L | 539 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 29 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec | 6.7 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Audi Q4 e-tron
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Length
Audi Q4 e-tron4,588mm-11mm
VW ID.54,599mm
Width
Audi Q4 e-tron1,865mm
VW ID.51,852mm-13mm
Height
Audi Q4 e-tron1,632mm
VW ID.51,618mm-14mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-trone-tron 204PS | VW ID.5Pro Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,588 mm | 4,599 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,865 mm | 1,852 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,108 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,632 mm | 1,618 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m | 10.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 535 mm spare | 548 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-trone-tron 204PS | VW ID.5Pro Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 520 L | 539 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1490 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,000 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi Q4 e-tron e-tron 204PS |  VW ID.5 Pro Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.59m | 4.60m+11mm |
| Width | 1.86m | 1.85m-13mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.11m | Not available |
| Height | 1.63m | 1.62m-14mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.76m | 2.77m+7mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 520L | 539L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1490L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.2m | 10.2m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,940kg (better) | 2,128kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,000kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 63kWh | 79kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 274 mi | 352 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW | 165kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £46,260 | £36,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £46,260 (not eligible) | £35,495 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-trone-tron 204PS | VW ID.5Pro Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 274 miles | 352 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 229 miles | 293 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 29 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW | 165 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 59 kWh | 79 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-trone-tron 204PS | VW ID.5Pro Essential |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec | 6.7 sec (better) |
| Power | 150 kW | 210 kW (better) |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 545 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Audi Q4 e-tron
e-tron 204PS
VW ID.5
Pro Essential
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi Q4 e-tron e-tron 204PS
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist73%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - VW ID.5 Pro Essential
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi Q4 e-trone-tron 204PS | VW ID.5Pro Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron worth the extra £9,265 over the VW ID.5?
The Audi Q4 e-tron costs £9,265 more than the VW ID.5. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. The VW ID.5 is not just cheaper - it also offers 78 miles more WLTP range, 60 kW more power and a 1.4s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the VW ID.5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi Q4 e-tron or the VW ID.5?
The VW ID.5 is £9,265 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the VW ID.5 comes out roughly £9,305 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi Q4 e-tron and VW ID.5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 229 miles for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 293 miles for the VW ID.5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The VW ID.5 goes roughly 65 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi Q4 e-tron or the VW ID.5?
The two are within 13 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 548 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.5 and about 535 mm of total clearance for the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi Q4 e-tron or the VW ID.5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 84% for the VW ID.5. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .