50,000 views! Minimalism vs. Refinement: Tesla Model Y vs. Audi Q4 e-tron

In this video I bring you a concise comparison between two top electric compact SUVs: the Tesla Model Y and the Audi Q4 e-tron. Join me as I evaluate key parameters such as design, performance, technology, charging capabilities, and more. Get the insights you need to make an informed decision on your next eco-friendly SUV!

Produced in Switzerland in April, 2023, by DNTS Productions.

[jeremy]

Fantastic and fair review. I ordered a Q4 and completely discounted the Tesla until I drove one at Tesla dealer. I was so impressed I cancelled my Q4 order and bought the Tesla. It's been 6 months and I love it so much. I still love the Q4's styling better though.

[henners]

We are waiting for our Q4 E-Tron 40 Black Edition Sportback, which is due early July. I can appreciate Tesla lead the way in regard to innovative infotainment experiences, but the aesthetics and the general feel inside the cabin for me just doesn’t match a level I am used to with German cars. I’m not fussed on the minimalist feel and the lack of physical buttons to go with the touchscreen experience. The Q4 has buttons for the heated seats, and cabin temperature settings which I think are important to be at easy access for the driver. Both decent cars though but the Q4 won it for me.

[deplorablechump]

Great review. As a new MY owner, I am relatively satisfied with it. It does come “empty”, so a few cheap accessories such as all weather floor mats and covers will make it clean and easy to maintain.

[gillesh.]

I had a Audi Q4 for 4 months but returned it and got a Model Y 2023. 0 regrets here. While the Audi is luxury everywhere, the UI and software is shit and the driving assist sucks. Also range was way worse on Q4. + had a terrible experience ordering a Q4, waited over 1.5 years to get mine and missed few options I really wanted and audi kept pushing back the delivery date and asking me if I was OK to remove stuff like electric seats etc to get it faster which is pathetic. Q4 was beautiful though but just not for me. If you care about assisted driving and good software get Tesla

[jeanbergeron]

I really liked the way you did your video. It is concise and very interesting to watch.

[trisectdevelopment]

I was also choosing between Tesla and Audi Q4. I choose the Audi because I just cannot have a car with just one screen in the middle, and nothing behind the wheel.
As far as interior in my opinion the Audi wins. So this friday I will get my Audi.

[Semmy-bvph]

I have driven 150.000km with my Tesla and never been to the dealer for service. Simply because it is not necessary. Only thing I had for service was a new interior filter and wipers. And Tesla service is doing that at your house! It outperformce Audi. So more dealerships doesnt say anything.

[kensai]

Wow! I could have ordered this very comparison! I wanted the Q4 e-tron Sportback so badly, but I had to cancel my order as the deliveries were so much delayed. I still feel the Audi has a better overall quality and driving behavior, but the tech proposition of the Tesla is amazing. Both are amazing at this segment.

[WhatTheFlipOfficial]

I never wanted a Tesla until I drove one. I came from manuals, sports cars, DCTs, M3, M4, X6M, Cayenne GTS, Cayman, Abarths and more. The Model Y is a perfect sized car, any smaller and it'd be uncomfortable and any bigger it'd feel like a boat. The build quality, at least for the newer ones made in China, is perfect. I don't know personally how bad the build qualities were before 2023 models, but I have friends who hated theirs. I've test driven the Ioniq 5, EV6, GV60, PHEV X5, PHEV Panamera, PHEV Cayenne, PHEV Toyotas and the Model Y is simply MILES ahead of the competition in every way possible. Sure, it's a bit bland looking inside and out, but the parts that REALLY matter like convenience, driving and controls are unbeatable. That being said, I am now a happy owner of the Model Y.

[shilpapatel]

I never wanted Tesla. But I ordered after the price dropped and been driving for few months and I love it. But I still believe model y should be around $45k.

[kyoiyol]

I still prefer German car, next month I will receive my Q4. Can’t wait for it

[minmo]

Choice is simple. If you want an ev for the range, performance, charging network and the tech that it has to offer then there is none superior to tesla. If you are buying an ev for the interior and exterior look and feel and sacrifice everything else an ev has to offer then what is the point of buying an ev. Just buy the gasoline counterpart. You will get much better luxury, comfort, handling and bang for your buck.

[peterpage]

I agree with all your comments apart from the warranty / service point that you glossed over. The Tesla has a long warranty which generally gets repaired on your driveway if indeed you actually have a problem, whereas the Audi is a 3 year warranty apart from the battery. I had a model 3 that had 2 faulty headlights that were changed on my drive in a morning. Apart from that it was faultless. I also have a Audi RS GT which has done 7k miles and Audi Caffyns have nearly had it in their workshops more than I have had it on the road. That’s acceptable before the warranty runs out but could be very costly after that! It looks great and is quick, but Audi have a lot to do before they catch up with Tesla. I even asked them to buy it back because it kept letting us down and they said they had too much car stock??? 😳 Would I buy another Audi………No!

[MajorTom]

Excellent, concise review. I feel bad for Audi here. No contest in my opinion. Love my model Y.

[hsiu]

I love this clear and concise comparison. More importantly, what's under Audi's front hood is just mind blowing... It is much messier than those Toyota and Nissan cars...

[Abebe]

Great pithy commentary. For feedback I would add a bit of video of each car on each point, for example on room, show clips what each has, or charging, show the chargers and some screen shots, or luxury, focus the camera on something the Audi does well like stitching. Still concise but clips demonstrating each point would take it next level.

[JonesJones-npkq]

It's quite strange, but when I compare the Tesla Model Y and the Audi Q4, the pricing for a 2023 model seems to be almost identical here in the US.

[jackstar]

Audi is a better overall car. Tesla is good but quality is a compromise

[numb]

Chinese car manufacturers are expanding fast in to Europe. You should keep an eye on the BYD Atto 3 and the Zeekr X. The Zeekr in particular looks fantastic and has some really cool features that Tesla and Audi don’t have like retractable rear seats, removable refrigerator and arm rest, sliding infotainment screen etc (it’s being released first in Netherlands and Sweden).

[LawpickingLocksmith]

Now AMAG has placed a Bounty on you just like Salman Rushdie did from from Iran. Btw Spaltmasse only matter when you shop at the Langstrasse.