2025 Audi Q4 e-tron vs 2026 Subaru Solterra
Comparison Overview
The most significant measurable divergence between the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron (Car 1) and the 2026 Subaru Solterra (Car 2) is the $11,305 difference in Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), with the Solterra starting at $38,495 compared to the Audi's $49,800. Performance figures show the Audi leading by a substantial 49 horsepower, delivering 282 hp versus the Solterra's 233 hp, although both electric crossovers achieve an identical 288 miles of EPA-estimated range. Dimensionally, the Solterra is slightly longer at 184.6 inches versus 180.7 inches, and it offers marginally less cargo capacity at 23.8 cu ft compared to the Q4 e-tron's 24.8 cu ft. Furthermore, the base Q4 e-tron utilizes a rear-wheel-drive configuration, whereas the Solterra comes standard with all-wheel drive, impacting traction capabilities despite the horsepower deficit.
Size Comparison
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
Full Specifications
Our Verdicts
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron is the preferred choice for commuters due to its higher 282 hp output providing more assured merging capability.
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron
Families benefit slightly more from the Audi's marginally larger 24.8 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the Solterra's 23.8 cu ft.
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron
Performance enthusiasts will favor the Q4 e-tron, which offers 49 more horsepower (282 hp vs 233 hp).
2026 Subaru Solterra
The Subaru Solterra presents superior value by offering the same 288-mile range for $11,305 less than the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Choose the Audi Q4 e-tron if...
- Maximum acceleration and power output are priorities, as the Audi delivers 282 hp.
- A premium brand experience is desired over budget constraints.
- You require the slightly superior 24.8 cu ft of cargo space offered by the Q4 e-tron.
Choose the Subaru Solterra if...
- Achieving the lowest possible starting price, $38,495, is the main objective.
- Standard all-wheel drive capability is necessary for varied road conditions.
- Equal electric range is acceptable, as the Solterra matches the Q4 e-tron's 288 miles.
Key Dimensions
| Dimension | Audi Q4 e-tron | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.7" | 184.6" |
| Width | 73.4" | 73.2" |
| Height | 64.7" | 65.0" |
| Wheelbase | 108.7" | 112.2" |
Features Comparison
Safety
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system | ✓ | — |
| Lane keep assist | ✓ | — |
| Rear cross traffic alert | ✓ | — |
| pre-collision safety system | ✓ | — |
| post-collision safety system | ✓ | — |
| dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags | ✓ | — |
| front and rear head airbags | ✓ | — |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | ✓ | — |
| stability control | ✓ | — |
| traction control | ✓ | — |
| child seat anchors | ✓ | — |
| Rear door child safety locks | ✓ | — |
| 4-wheel ABS | ✓ | — |
| Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes | ✓ | — |
| Emergency braking assist | ✓ | — |
| tire pressure monitoring | ✓ | — |
| dusk sensing headlamps | ✓ | — |
| auto delay off headlamps | ✓ | — |
| LED headlamp | ✓ | — |
| daytime running lights | ✓ | — |
| Turn signal mirrors | ✓ | — |
| 2 front headrests | ✓ | — |
| Front multi-adjustable headrests | ✓ | — |
| 3 rear headrests | ✓ | — |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | ✓ | — |
| Rear center 3-point belt | ✓ | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor | — | ✓ |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | ✓ |
| Lane Keeping Assist System | — | ✓ |
| Front Cross Traffic Alert | — | ✓ |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | ✓ |
| Driver Attention Alert | — | ✓ |
| Pre-Collision Safety System | — | ✓ |
| Post-Collision Safety System | — | ✓ |
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | — | ✓ |
| Front Head Airbags | — | ✓ |
| Rear Head Airbags | — | ✓ |
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | — | ✓ |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Traction Control System | — | ✓ |
| LATCH System | — | ✓ |
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | — | ✓ |
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | — | 4-Wheel |
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | — | ✓ |
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | — | ✓ |
| Brake Preparation System | — | ✓ |
| Brake Assist | — | ✓ |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | — | ✓ |
| Automatic Headlights | — | ✓ |
| Headlight Delay-Off | — | ✓ |
| LED Headlights | — | ✓ |
| Self-Leveling Headlights | — | ✓ |
| Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Headrests | — | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | — | ✓ |
| Rear Headrests | — | 3 |
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | — | ✓ |
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | — | ✓ |
| Engine Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
Engine
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| Base engine type | electric | — |
| Horsepower | 282 hp | 233 hp |
| Base Engine Type | — | electric |
Drive Train
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | — |
| Drive type | rear wheel drive | — |
| Transmission Type | — | 1-speed direct drive |
| Drivetrain Type | — | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | — | ✓ |
Fuel
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | electric | — |
| EPA city/highway MPGe | 125/104 MPGe | — |
| EPA combined MPGe | 115 MPGe | — |
| EPA electricity range | 288 mi. | — |
| EPA kWh/100 mi | 29 | — |
| EPA time to charge battery (at 240V) | 12.0 hr. | — |
| Battery capacity | 82 kWh | — |
| Fast-charge port type | SAE Combo | — |
| Fuel Type | — | electric |
| EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe) | — | 131/109 MPGe |
| EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe) | — | 120 MPGe |
| EPA Electric Driving Range | — | 288 mi. |
| EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi) | — | 28 |
| Charging Time (240V) | — | 8.0 hr. |
| Battery Capacity | — | 74.7 kWh |
| DC Fast Charging Port Type | — | NACS |
Comfort & Convenience
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| keyless ignition | ✓ | — |
| tilt and telescopic steering wheel | ✓ | — |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | ✓ | — |
| electric power steering | ✓ | — |
| rear view camera | ✓ | — |
| front and rear parking sensors | ✓ | — |
| adaptive cruise control | ✓ | — |
| front and rear cupholders | ✓ | — |
| front and rear door pockets | ✓ | — |
| front seatback storage | ✓ | — |
| leather steering wheel | ✓ | — |
| Three zone climate control | ✓ | — |
| rear ventilation ducts | ✓ | — |
| interior air filtration | ✓ | — |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | ✓ | — |
| turn signal in mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Push Button Start | — | ✓ |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | — | ✓ |
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | — | ✓ |
| Electric Power Steering | — | ✓ |
| Rear View Camera | — | ✓ |
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | ✓ |
| Driver Assisted Parking Assist | — | ✓ |
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | ✓ |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | ✓ |
| Front Cupholders | — | ✓ |
| Rear Cupholders | — | ✓ |
| Front Door Pockets | — | ✓ |
| Rear Door Pockets | — | ✓ |
| Front Seatback Storage | — | ✓ |
| Leather Steering Wheel | — | ✓ |
| Dual Zone Climate Control | — | ✓ |
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | — | ✓ |
| Interior Air Filtration | — | ✓ |
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | ✓ |
In Car Entertainment
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| 11.6" infotainment display size | ✓ | — |
| AM/FM stereo | ✓ | — |
| 180 watts stereo output | ✓ | — |
| 10 total speakers | ✓ | — |
| Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | ✓ | — |
| USB connection | ✓ | — |
| USB with external media control | ✓ | — |
| Infotainment Display | — | 14.0 in |
| AM/FM Stereo | — | ✓ |
| Speaker System | — | 6 |
| Android Auto (Wireless) | — | ✓ |
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | — | ✓ |
| USB Port | — | ✓ |
| USB Port with External Media Control | — | ✓ |
| Satellite Radio | — | ✓ |
| Satellite Radio Trial Length | — | 4 months |
Power Feature
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| 4 one-touch power windows | ✓ | — |
| 1st row power glass extended moonroof | ✓ | — |
| 2nd row fixed glass moonroof | ✓ | — |
| remote keyless power door locks | ✓ | — |
| Heated mirrors | ✓ | — |
| One-Touch Power Windows | — | 4 |
| Remote Keyless Entry | — | ✓ |
| Heated Mirrors | — | ✓ |
Frontseats
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| Front head room | 38.5 in. | — |
| Front leg room | 41.2 in. | — |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in. | — |
| leather | ✓ | — |
| bucket front seats | ✓ | — |
| 8-way power driver seat | ✓ | — |
| height adjustable driver seat | ✓ | — |
| Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support | ✓ | — |
| multi-level heated driver seat | ✓ | — |
| multi-level heated passenger seat | ✓ | — |
| Front Head Room | — | 38.8 in. |
| Front Leg Room | — | 42.1 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | — | 58.0 in. |
| Front Hip Room | — | 54.4 in. |
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | ✓ |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | — | ✓ |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | — | 6-way |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | — | 6-way |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Driver Seat Heating | — | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Heating | — | Multi-level |
Rearseats
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| Rear head room | 38.3 in. | — |
| Rear leg room | 37.2 in. | — |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in. | — |
| Split-folding rear seatback | ✓ | — |
| folding with pass-thru center armrest | ✓ | — |
| Rear Head Room | — | 38.0 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | — | 35.3 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | — | 55.0 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | — | 44.8 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | — | ✓ |
| Reclining Rear Seats | — | ✓ |
| Folding Center Armrest | — | ✓ |
Tires and Wheels
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| alloy wheels | ✓ | — |
| 19 in. wheels | ✓ | — |
| All season tires | ✓ | — |
| 255/50R19 tires | ✓ | — |
| Wheel Material | — | Alloy |
| Wheel Cover Type | — | Full |
| Wheel Size | — | 18 x 7.5 in |
| Tire Type | — | All Season |
| Tire Size | — | 235/60R18 |
Suspension
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| four-wheel independent suspension | ✓ | — |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar | ✓ | — |
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | — | ✓ |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | — | ✓ |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | — | ✓ |
Warranty
| Feature | Audi | Subaru |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | — |
| Drivetrain | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | — |
| EV battery | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | — |
| Rust | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | — |
| Roadside assistance | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | — |
| Basic Warranty | — | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | — | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| EV Battery Warranty | — | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | — | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | — | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about comparing the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron and 2026 Subaru Solterra.
How do the drivetrains differ between the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron and 2026 Subaru Solterra?
The standard 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron is specified with rear-wheel drive, while the 2026 Subaru Solterra comes standard with all-wheel drive. This difference impacts low-traction performance, although both use a 1-speed direct drive transmission.
Is the range significantly different between these two electric crossovers?
No, the specified electric range is identical for both base models; both the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Subaru Solterra list an electric range of 288 miles.
What accounts for the large price disparity between the two vehicles?
The Audi Q4 e-tron carries an MSRP of $49,800, creating an $11,305 gap over the Solterra's $38,495 price point. This price difference typically reflects branding, interior finish, and superior standard horsepower ratings.
Which vehicle offers more cabin storage space?
The 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron provides a slight advantage in primary cargo volume, measuring 24.8 cu ft compared to the 2026 Subaru Solterra's 23.8 cu ft.
How much more powerful is the Audi Q4 e-tron than the Subaru Solterra?
The Audi Q4 e-tron's base model produces 282 hp, which is 49 horsepower more than the 233 hp generated by the 2026 Subaru Solterra.
Are there notable differences in exterior size?
The Subaru Solterra is slightly longer at 184.6 inches compared to the Audi's 180.7 inches, but both vehicles share similar widths (73.2 in vs 73.4 in) and heights (65.0 in vs 64.7 in).
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