Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Subaru Solterra
How the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron and the Subaru Solterra compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron | Subaru Solterra | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 298 mi | 290 mi |
| Usable battery | 76.6 kWh | 72.8 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 18.2 kWh/100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2022 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron | Subaru Solterra | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 198 mi | 192 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 283 mi | 275 mi |
| Highway | 232 mi | 226 mi |
| City | 322 mi | 313 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
- Further in winter
- Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
- More efficient
- Subaru Solterra
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron or the Subaru Solterra?
- On the EPA rating the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is rated 298 mi and the Subaru Solterra 290 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 198 mi from the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron and 192 mi from the Subaru Solterra.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.