Electric car comparison

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Volkswagen ID.3

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

A A

Reference model

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron

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

SUV · RWD · 5 seats

B V

Reference model

Volkswagen ID.3

Current
Range
490 km*
Battery
79 kWh
DC charging
135 kW
0–100 km/h
7.1 s

Hatchback · RWD · 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.

High data confidence · 92% coverage
A

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron

93 /100

Smart Score verdict

Volkswagen ID.3 leads

4-point advantage in this pairing

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

B

Volkswagen ID.3

Leads
97 /100
Score categoryA · Q4 Sportback e-tronB · ID.3
Range 25% weight 91/100 100/100 Leads
Charging 25% weight 87/100 100/100 Leads
Efficiency 15% weight 93/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 93/100
Practicality 15% weight 100/100 Leads 87/100
EV capability 10% weight 100/100 100/100

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.

Compare different cars
Specification A Reference model Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron B Reference model Volkswagen ID.3
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 445 km 490 km Better
Useable battery 77 kWh 79 kWh
Efficiency 173 Wh/km 161 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 486 km 549 km Better
Charging
Onboard AC charger 11 kW 11 kW
Typical DC charging power 115 kW 135 kW Better
Estimated 10–80% DC time 28.0 min 25.0 min Better
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Yes
Battery preconditioning Yes Yes
Body & practicality
Body style SUV Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 527 L Better 385 L
Curb weight 2,165 kg 1,966 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 7.1 s
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 1,000 kg Better 0 kg
Towbar approved Yes Yes
Heat pump Yes Yes
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 Current
Available from May 2026 April 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 Sportback e-tron B Volkswagen ID.3
Country Germany From €49,450 From €33,995
Country Netherlands From €47,990 From €32,990
Country United Kingdom From £48,160 From £30,000 (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 Sportback e-tron trims

14 versions
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron performance (MY27)

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

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

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

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

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

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2024
    Range
    425 km*
    Battery
    76.6 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (MY26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    415 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (MY24-25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2026
    Range
    415 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (MY24-26)

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

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

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2023
    Range
    400 km*
    Battery
    76.6 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (MY25-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    340 km*
    Battery
    59 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 (MY24)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2025
    Range
    300 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 (MY21-23)

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2023
    Range
    295 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
B

Model family

Volkswagen ID.3 trims

21 versions
  • ID.3 Neo 79 kWh (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    490 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Neo 58 kWh (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    365 km*
    Battery
    58 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Neo 50 kWh (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    315 km*
    Battery
    50 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro S (MY26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    475 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 GTX (MY24-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2026
    Range
    470 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro S (MY24-25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2025
    Range
    465 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 GTX Performance (MY24-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2026
    Range
    465 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro S - 4 Seats

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2024
    Range
    455 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro S - 5 Seats

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2022
    Range
    450 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro S

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2021
    Range
    450 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro S - 4 Seats

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2023
    Range
    450 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro (MY24-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2026
    Range
    365 km*
    Battery
    59 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro Performance

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2021
    Range
    350 km*
    Battery
    58 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro Performance

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2023
    Range
    350 km*
    Battery
    58 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2024
    Range
    350 km*
    Battery
    58 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2022
    Range
    350 km*
    Battery
    58 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pro

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2021
    Range
    350 km*
    Battery
    58 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 1st

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2021
    Range
    350 km*
    Battery
    58 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pure (MY24-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2026
    Range
    325 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pure Performance

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2022
    Range
    275 km*
    Battery
    45 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • ID.3 Pure Performance

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2021
    Range
    275 km*
    Battery
    45 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

Q4 Sportback e-tron vs ID.3 — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron or Volkswagen ID.3?

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron has an estimated 445 km of mixed-condition range and Volkswagen ID.3 has 490 km. That gives Volkswagen ID.3 a 45 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron or Volkswagen ID.3?

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is listed at 115 kW typical DC power and Volkswagen ID.3 at 135 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron or Volkswagen ID.3?

Volkswagen ID.3 leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 4 points: 93/100 versus 97/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron and Volkswagen ID.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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