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2025 Audi Q6 e-tron vs Q4 e-tron: what are the differences?

Comparisons by Audi West-Island Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Audi Q6 e-tron vs Audi Q4e-tron, what are the major differences between the two vehicles?

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron vs Q4 e-tron: a Few Key Points to Remember

The Audi Q4 e-tron and Q6 e-tron are, first and foremost, two luxury electric vehicles. The former debuted in 2022, while the latter is completely new this year.

Both Audi luxury electric SUVs offer impressive ranges and are exceedingly refined.

Finally, both Audi SUVs display similar styling, yet differ in terms of dimensions and performance. These differences are more apparent in the Q4 Sportback e-tron and SQ6 e-tron models.

Side-by-side comparison chart of the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron and Q6 e-tron in English showing specs, range, powertrains and tech features.

Why choose the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron?

2025 Audi Q4 e-tron driving on a winding road near a lake, under an overcast sky with wooded hills in the background.

The Audi Q4 e-tron is a luxury compact electric SUV that is agile and versatile. More urban in character, it offers impeccable build quality, an enjoyable driving experience, and faultless all-wheel drive with the 55 quattro variant.

For a young family, the Audi Q4 e-tron provides a high-quality interior, comfortable seats, and cutting-edge technologies.

In which case is the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron a better choice?

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron on a scenic coastal highway at sunset, seen from the front on a tight curve.

The Audi Q6 e-tron, on the other hand, is a midsize luxury SUV that provides additional space for long journeys.

With a spacious, quiet, and comfortable interior, generous headroom, and multiple storage compartments, everyone will be comfortably seated for memorable adventures.

The Q6 e-tron is also more powerful than the Q4 e-tron. If you plan on travelling often, this luxury midsize SUV will be the perfect model.

In short, the differences between the Audi Q4 e-tron and Q6 e-tron models lie in what the vehicles were made for.

Design and Dimensions: An Urban Q4 e-tron vs. a Spacious Q6 e-tron

Furthermore, differences also become apparent when comparing the dimensions of the Audi Q6 e-tron and the Q4 e-tron.

Compact Proportions and a Sleek Design for the Q4 e-tron

2025 Audi Q4 e-tron parked in front of a modern house, three-quarter front view on a paved driveway.

Dimensions for the Audi Q4 e-tron are as follows:

Dimensions Audi Q4 e-tron
Wheelbase 2,773 mm
Length 4,591 mm
Width 1,865 mm
Height 1,639 mm

The Q4 e-tron stands tall and proud in the luxury compact electric SUV segment and offers dimensions that make it particularly agile in urban settings.

An Elongated Silhouette and a Pronounced Profile for the Q6 e-tron

Close-up of the front grille and left headlight of the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron, parked in a modern architectural setting.

The Audi Q6 e-tron luxury midsize SUV is larger than its smaller sibling, as you can see in the following dimensions:

Dimensions Audi Q6 e-tron
Wheelbase 2,888 mm
Length 4,770 mm
Width 1,938 mm
Height 1,692 mm

In short, between the Audi Q6 e-tron and Q4 e-tron, the choice will depend on what best suits your lifestyle. Vehicle dimensions provide you with different options.

Performance and Driving Experience: The Maneuverability of the Q4 e-tron vs. the Powerful Driving Experience of the Q6 e-tron

Both SUVs are high performing, each in their own way.

Rear view of the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron driving on a highway along the coast at sunrise. Audi Q6 e-tron

Q4 e-tron: Responsive Performance

Depending on your preferences, you can choose between a Q4 e-tron 45 or 55 quattro.

The former relies on a permanent-magnet electric motor that delivers 282 horsepower and 402 lb-ft. maximum torque.

The latter, available in the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron, features two electric motors that together produce 335 horsepower and 493 lb-ft. maximum torque.

Audi Q6 e-tron: A Driving Experience Designed for Long Journeys

The Audi Q6 e-tron offers two powertrain options:

  • Q6 e-tron 60: two electric motors that produce 456 horsepower
  • SQ6 e-tron: two electric motors that develop 509 horsepower

Both powertrains, carefully built with Audi parts, ensure impressive levels of performance for the Q6, and even more so for the SQ6.

Driver’s view of the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron cockpit while driving, showing the steering wheel, digital dashboard and head-up display.

Q4 e-tron vs. Q6 e-tron Range and Charging Times: 463 km vs. 494 km

The range offered by the Audi Q4 e-tron and Q6 e-tron is truly impressive. The table below illustrates this:

Audi Q4 e-tron Range Audi Q6 e-tron Range
45: 463 km
55 quattro: 414 km
60: 494 km
SQ6 e-tron: 445 km

On-Board Technologies and Interior Comfort: What are the Differences?

Both electric SUVs welcome you with an array of on-board technologies. Here are the most noteworthy:

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Optional Sonos sound system (Q4 e-tron) and 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system (Q6 e-tron)
  • 11.6-inch touch screen (Q4 e-tron) and dual touch screens ‒a centre 14.5-inch screen and a 10.9-inch screen on the passenger side (Q6 e-tron)
  • Wireless charging
  • Audi AI Assistant (Q6 e-tron)
  • Audi Connect
  • And much more
Close-up of the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron dashboard with dual screens and ambient lighting, parked in a sunny outdoor space. Audi Q6 e-tron

Audi Q6 e-tron vs Q4 e-tron: Which Luxury Electric SUV is Best Suited to your Needs?

Audi Q6 e-tron vs Q4 e-tron, which one to choose? The choice between these two luxury SUVs will come down to which one best suits your lifestyle and needs. The Q6 e-tron is ideal for long family trips with plenty of room for everyone, while the Q4 e-tron is perfect for the urban young family seeking an agile, dynamic and versatile SUV.

Come and take a premium electric SUV out for a test drive at your Audi West Island dealership in Montreal, near Beaconsfield, Sainte-Dorothée, and Montreal-West. Take advantage of current offers and promotions as well as guidance from a team of experts. Happy shopping!

*Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices available in April 2025, subject to change.*

Interior of the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron seen from the open driver door, with ambient lighting and fully digital cockpit at night. Audi Q4 e-tron
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