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2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron vs. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Comparison

See how the 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

Q4 E-Tron 2026

Electric luxury SUVs

2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron

$50,600 - $59,000

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Ioniq 5 2026

Electric SUVs

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5

$35,000 - $48,975

All Test Results
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About
About
The Q4 E-Tron electric SUV shares its platform with Volkswagen's ID.4. The 50 E-Tron Quattro we tested has an 82-kilowatt-hour battery pack with a dual-motor setup and all-wheel drive, which gets an EPA-rated driving range of 258 miles. It can accept...
 
The Ioniq 5 is one of the most impressive EVs we've tested, with punchy acceleration, agile handling, a reasonably comfortable ride, and generous interior room. EPA-estimated driving range is 290 miles for the dual-motor, AWD version with the 84-kilo...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Quiet cabin
Green Checkmark Icon Quick acceleration
Green Checkmark Icon Seat comfort
Green Checkmark Icon Fit and finish
 
Green Checkmark Icon Acceleration
Green Checkmark Icon Quietness
Green Checkmark Icon Handling
Green Checkmark Icon Rapid DC fast-charging ability
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Spongy brake pedal
Red 'X' Icon Unlit climate controls
 
Red 'X' Icon Reliability
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

4-door hatchback, 4-door SUV

 

4-door SUV

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

Premium, Premium Plus

 

XRT, SEL, SE, Limited

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$50,600 - $59,000

 

$35,000 - $48,975

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD, RWD

 

AWD, RWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

electric (282 hp); electric (335 hp)

 

electric (225 hp); electric (168 hp); electric (320 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

1-speed Direct

 

1-speed Direct

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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