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Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback vs BMW X3

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback

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Overview

SpecAudi Q4 e-tron SportbackPremiumBMW X330 xDrive
Selected trimPremium30 xDrive
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricpremium unleaded (required)
Transmission1-speed direct drive8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typeelectricmild hybrid
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecAudi Q4 e-tron SportbackPremiumBMW X330 xDrive
MSRP$59,000$51,300 (best)
Lowest listing price—$55,872 (best)
Median listing price—$57,937 (best)
Highest listing price—$60,287 (best)
For sale now06 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi Q4 e-tron SportbackPremiumBMW X330 xDrive
Combined MPG—29 MPG (best)
City MPG—27 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—33 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe100 MPGe (best)—
Electric range258 mi (best)—
Battery capacity82 kWh (best)—
240V charge time12 hr (best)—
Fuel tank—17.2 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi Q4 e-tron SportbackPremiumBMW X330 xDrive
Horsepower335 hp (best)255 hp
Torque—295 lb-ft (best)
Engine size—2 L (best)
Cylinders—I4

Size & capability

SpecAudi Q4 e-tron SportbackPremiumBMW X330 xDrive
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume54.4 cu ft67.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,650 lbs (best)—
Payload937 lbs (best)—
Curb weight4,850 lbs4,176 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.8 in8.5 in (best)
Wheelbase108.7 in112.8 in (best)
Length180.6 in187.2 in (best)
Width73.4 in75.6 in (best)
Height63.5 in65.4 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi Q4 e-tron SportbackPremiumBMW X330 xDrive
NHTSA overall—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAudi Q4 e-tron SportbackBMW X3
1

Premium

$59,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

30 xDrive

$51,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$63,500 MSRP

M50 xDrive

$66,500 MSRP

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