Audi A1 Sportback Audi Q4 e-tron

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Audi A1 Sportback Audi Q4 e-tron
Fuel (differs) Petrol Electric
Model years (differs) 2018-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 29,900 € 52,950
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 72/100 70/100
Efficiency (differs) 73/100 74/100
Practicality (differs) 60/100 71/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 44/100 78/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 110 286
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.6 6.7
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 200 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4029 4588
Width (mm) (differs) 1740 1865
Height (mm) (differs) 1409 1632
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1205 2145
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.4
Petrol consumption (l/100km) (differs) 5.4
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1000 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 335 520
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 530
Battery (kWh) (differs) 77
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 175
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.5
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A1 Sportback · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A1 Sportback · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 5.4 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A1 Sportback · Practicality: Boot 335 l + towing weight 1,000 kg vs B-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A1 Sportback · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data per trim within the GB generation · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A1 Sportback · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Audi battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Value retention: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Practicality: boot 520 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + braked towing weight 1200 kg manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · GB (2018-, 30 TFSI)

Audi A1 Sportback

B-segment hatchback on the MQB-A0 platform, shared with the Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza. Entry is the 30 TFSI three-cylinder with 110 hp; above it sits the 35 TFSI with 150 hp. WLTP around 5.4 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 6-7 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 335 l is just above average for the class.

Profile · 2024 (facelift)

Audi Q4 e-tron

Compact electric SUV on the MEB platform, shared with the Volkswagen ID.4. The 2024 facelift brought more power and faster charging. WLTP around 530 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us).

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