Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
Both cars record the same 0-100 km/h time of 6.7 seconds. Their listed outputs are also identical at 286 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S at 545 Nm and 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 at 310 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 carries the longer listed range at 535 km, against 520 km for 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the lower recorded consumption at 16.0 kWh/100km; 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 is listed at 16.3 kWh/100km. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 185 kW, compared with 175 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 543 litres versus 520 litres, a difference of 23 litres. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 1,200 kg. 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 is 4 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the lower listed starting price at $44,290, compared with $50,800 for 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.