Electric car comparison

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Hyundai IONIQ 3

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Audi Q4 e-tron

Current
Range
425 km*
Battery
77 kWh
DC charging
115 kW
0–100 km/h
6.6 s

SUV · RWD · 5 seats

B H

Reference model

Hyundai IONIQ 3

Upcoming
Range
375 km*
Battery
58 kWh
DC charging
85 kW
0–100 km/h
9.6 s

Hatchback · FWD · 5 seats

Data checked 17 July 2026

Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.

Data-led verdict

PlugSphere Smart Score

A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.

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A

Audi Q4 e-tron

Leads
98 /100

Smart Score verdict

Audi Q4 e-tron leads

13-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

Hyundai IONIQ 3

85 /100
Score categoryA · Q4 e-tronB · IONIQ 3
Range 25% weight 100/100 Leads 88/100
Charging 25% weight 100/100 Leads 86/100
Efficiency 15% weight 86/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 69/100
Practicality 15% weight 100/100 Leads 93/100
EV capability 10% weight 100/100 Leads 60/100

Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.

Side by side

Full specification comparison

Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.

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Specification A Reference model Audi Q4 e-tron B Reference model Hyundai IONIQ 3
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 425 km Better 375 km
Useable battery 77 kWh 58 kWh
Efficiency 181 Wh/km 155 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 462 km Better 399 km
Charging
Onboard AC charger 11 kW 22 kW Better
Typical DC charging power 115 kW Better 85 kW
Estimated 10–80% DC time 28.0 min Better 29.0 min
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Yes
Battery preconditioning Yes Better No
Body & practicality
Body style SUV Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 515 L Better 441 L
Curb weight 2,165 kg 1,580 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible Yes Better No
Performance
0–100 km/h 6.6 s Better 9.6 s
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 1,000 kg Not available
Towbar approved Yes Better No
Heat pump Yes Better No
Battery chemistry NCM NCM
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) Yes Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) Yes Yes
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) Yes Yes
Bidirectional charging Yes Yes
Availability
Current status Current Upcoming
Available from May 2026 September 2026
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 5 stars Not available
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.

Market by market

Price comparison

Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.

Market A Audi Q4 e-tron B Hyundai IONIQ 3
Country Germany From €47,500 From €27,000 (estimate) Estimated price
Country Netherlands From €45,990 From €28,000 (estimate) Estimated price
Country United Kingdom From £46,260 From £25,000 (estimate) Estimated price

Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.

Versions at a glance

Variants and model years

Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.

A

Model family

Audi Q4 e-tron trims

14 versions
  • Q4 e-tron performance (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    425 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 e-tron quattro (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    410 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 e-tron quattro performance (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    405 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 e-tron (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    340 km*
    Battery
    59 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 e-tron 45 (MY24-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2026
    Range
    420 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 e-tron 40 (MY21-23)

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2024
    Range
    405 km*
    Battery
    76.6 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 e-tron 55 quattro (MY24-25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2026
    Range
    395 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 e-tron 55 quattro (MY26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    395 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 e-tron 45 quattro (MY24-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2026
    Range
    395 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 e-tron 50 quattro (MY21-23)

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2024
    Range
    385 km*
    Battery
    76.6 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 e-tron 45 quattro (MY21-23)

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2023
    Range
    385 km*
    Battery
    76.6 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 e-tron 40 (MY25-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    325 km*
    Battery
    59 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 e-tron 35 (MY21-23)

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2023
    Range
    285 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 e-tron 35 (MY24)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2025
    Range
    285 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
B

Model family

Hyundai IONIQ 3 trims

2 versions
  • IONIQ 3 61 kWh (MY27)

    Upcoming
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    375 km*
    Battery
    58 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • IONIQ 3 42.2 kWh (MY27)

    Upcoming
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    265 km*
    Battery
    41 kWh
    Drive
    FWD

Q4 e-tron vs IONIQ 3 — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Audi Q4 e-tron or Hyundai IONIQ 3?

Audi Q4 e-tron has an estimated 425 km of mixed-condition range and Hyundai IONIQ 3 has 375 km. That gives Audi Q4 e-tron a 50 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Audi Q4 e-tron or Hyundai IONIQ 3?

Audi Q4 e-tron is listed at 115 kW typical DC power and Hyundai IONIQ 3 at 85 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Audi Q4 e-tron or Hyundai IONIQ 3?

Audi Q4 e-tron leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 13 points: 98/100 versus 85/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Audi Q4 e-tron and Hyundai IONIQ 3?

PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.

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