Compare the2025 Volkswagen ID.BUZZVS 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron

Both the ID.BUZZ and the Q4 e-tron have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Volkswagen ID.BUZZ weighs 1127 to 1523 pounds more than the Audi Q4 e-tron. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Volkswagen pays for scheduled maintenance on the ID.BUZZ for 2 years and 20,000 miles. Volkswagen will pay for brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Audi only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Q4 e-tron.

There are over 2 times as many Volkswagen dealers as there are Audi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the ID.BUZZ’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Volkswagen vehicles are better in initial quality than Audi vehicles. With 1 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Volkswagen higher than Audi.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Volkswagen vehicles are more reliable than Audi With 8 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Volkswagen higher than Audi.

The ID.BUZZ has more powerful engines than the Q4 e-tron:

	Horsepower	Torque
ID.BUZZ electric motor	282 HP	413 lbs.-ft.
ID.BUZZ electric motors	335 HP	512 lbs.-ft.
Q4 40 e-tron electric motor	201 HP	229 lbs.-ft.
Q4 50 e-tron electric motors	295 HP	339 lbs.-ft.
Q4 55 e-tron electric motors	335 HP	501 lbs.-ft.

For better stopping power the ID.BUZZ’s brake rotors and drums are larger than those on the Q4 e-tron:

	ID.BUZZ	Q4 e-tron 40	Q4 e-tron 50/55
Front Rotors	15 inches	13.4 inches	14.1 inches
Rear Drums	13 inches	11 inches	11 inches

For better traction and acceleration, the ID.BUZZ has larger rear tires than the Q4 e-tron (265/45R20 vs. 255/50R19).

The ID.BUZZ’s 235/50R20 front and 265/45R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series front and 45 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Q4 e-tron’s standard 55 series front and 50 series rear tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the ID.BUZZ has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Q4 e-tron.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ID.BUZZ’s wheelbase is 18.8 inches longer than on the Q4 e-tron (127.5 inches vs. 108.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the ID.BUZZ is 3.6 inches wider in the front and 4.2 inches wider in the rear than on the Q4 e-tron.

The ID.BUZZ has standard seating for 7 passengers; the Q4 e-tron can only carry 5.

The ID.BUZZ has 2.1 inches more front headroom, 2.4 inches more front shoulder room, 2.7 inches more rear headroom, 2.7 inches more rear legroom and 6.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Q4 e-tron.

The ID.BUZZ’s cargo area provides more volume than the Q4 e-tron.

	ID.BUZZ	Q4 e-tron
Third Seat Folded	75.5 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	24.8 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	145.5 cubic feet	53.1 cubic feet

The ID.BUZZ’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Q4 e-tron’s (2600 vs. 2205 pounds).

The ID.BUZZ’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the van, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Start standard on the Q4 e-tron only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the vehicle.

The ID.BUZZ’s standard sliding doors can be opened with less than three inches side clearance. The Q4 e-tron’s standard rear swing-out doors are bulky and make loading in tight spots difficult.

The ID.BUZZ’s power side sliding doors make it much easier to load and unload kids and cargo. One touch opens the door, before you even get to the van. The Q4 e-tron doesn’t offer a power rear door.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the ID.BUZZ has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Q4 e-tron doesn’t offer cornering lights. The ID.BUZZ also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the ID.BUZZ to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Q4 e-tron doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the ID.BUZZ keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Q4 e-tron doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The ID.BUZZ has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the Q4 e-tron Premium Plus/Prestige.

The ID.BUZZ has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Q4 e-tron.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Volkswagen ID.BUZZ has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) for the front seat. Wireless charging costs extra on the Q4 e-tron.

The ID.BUZZ has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the rear seat, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Q4 e-tron doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.