Electric family car shootout! Who makes the best all-electric SUV: Audi, ŠKODA or Volkswagen?

The Audi Q4 e-tron, ŠKODA Enyaq iV and Volkswagen ID.4 have one thing in common - they're triplets! All three are based on the same mechanical underpinnings and feature identical battery packs and motors. The only thing that differentiates them is the bits you can see - the bodies, the interiors, and of course, the price...

Given that they all share their hidden (and most important) bits, are you better off going for the cheapest of the three – the ŠKODA Enyaq – or does splashing the cash on the Audi get you a better car? Or should you opt for the middle option and get the best of both worlds with the Volkswagen ID.4?

Join Wookie as he takes a close look at all three and weighs up the pros and cons of each contender. Which is best? The result might come as a surprise...

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00:00 Intro
01:00 The MEB plaltform
02:30 Charging and range
03:30 What about styling?
04:21 Boot space
04:59 Interior quality - Audi Q4 e-tron
06:52 Interior quality - ŠKODA Enyaq
08:37 Interior quality - Volkswagen ID.4
11:01 Driving experience - Audi Q4 e-tron
13:32 Driving experience - Volkswagen ID.4
17:20 Driving experience - ŠKODA Enyaq
20:32 Tom's Ranking
20:45 Prices and conclusion

[chryschrysostomou]

From the time of its launch, the Skoda Enyak has proven to be the outstanding option! Have you seen the interior in Eco-suite trim? Granted the dashboard is behind in comparison to the Audi, but that's about it, as far as interior goes!

[paulboath]

I have an Enyaq SportLine 80x, very happy with it. The extra motor gives another 65hp and an improvement in overall acceleration. I recently took it to Goodwood for the FoS, a round trip of 1200miles 2up and with a load of camping gear.
Absolutely proved that long distance RV travel isn’t an issue in an EV.

[iixorb]

Nice review! I actually had all three of these on my company car list last year, and went for the Skoda Enyaq 80 (with 21” wheels like the review model). I dismissed the iD4 because the interior looked and felt cheap, and dismissed the Q4 because it had a smaller battery and no toys for the budget I was given (with the Skoda, I was able to get a/c and heated seats in the back for the kids, as well as blind spot assistance and adaptive cruise control. The Enyaq was my clear winner and 9 months on since I got it, I don’t regret my choice at all !

[mikashki]

Last autumn we test drove a bunch of different EVs, including ID.4 and Enyaq back to back and then Enyaq looked and felt better of the two, even though the ID.4 was the AWD GTX variant, and the Enyaq "only" the RWD variant. Q4 we didn't even bother to test drive, knowing it was basically the same as the other two, but a lot more expensive. Also test drove the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq5, Mustang Mach-e and even Tesla Model Y, but... We chose the Enyaq, all in all the best for our needs and usage. Now 6 months of Enyaq ownership later, no regrets. 😊

[flyingman]

I tested all 3 (and more) and ordered the Enyak as well in the end.
Not only is it better value, it also has the biggest luggage capacity, overall interior space feels amazing and it has more actual buttons (instead of touch-activated crap).
All in all, for a family vehicle, even compared to non EV models, it's an amazing choice. 🤩

[tomattime]

This episode is understated brilliance.

Genuinely impressed by the real world style "punk science" review.

Bravo Tom and crew

[edinreviews]

I’ve had my Q4 E-Tron 40 since November. I went for the S-Line model ordered through my work, and cost wise the monthly payments were virtually identical between the Q4, Enyaq 80 and ID4 with less the £10 between them. We ruled out the ID4 due to the buggy touchscreen and HVAC controls. The Enyaq and Q4 were harder to choose between. Enyaq has a bigger boot and larger touchscreen. Audi looks better (to me), has normal HVAC buttons and the virtual cockpit is great. Ultimately we went with the Q4 as I was able to get it quicker. Both are great cars, but I’m not convinced the ID4 is.

[neilarmour]

I've just copmpleted my first week with the Skoda Enyaq and I love it. It's comfortable, spacious, and it has more torque and acceleration than I will ever need. 270 mile realistic range off a full charge which costs £11.55 to charge on our night time tarriff. That's only if the solar panels don't do the job. I can't believe it's taken me this long to make the change.

[Albert]

Good review!! I had a lease Enyaq 80iv in 2022. After retiring and the end of the lease my choice for a new private car was decided; an Enyaq! My wife protested. Too big was her comment. After a series of testing other electric cars (VW, Kia, Hyundai and Polar) she was convinced. That I was right :). This month I got my new Enyaq 80iv and we’re both happy! Our choice was based on room inside, good seats, driving with pleasure, complete in- and exterior, enough space in the booth, a decent price and practical use. My advice if you are looking for that: try the Enyaq ;)

[zdzislawmeglicki]

Škoda is a great brand and with great history. It has earned respect wherever it's sold. Pity we don't get them here in the US.

[GKBehindTheWheel]

It's funny that the very latest Skodas, the Octavia IV and the Enyaq, feel more premium and imo are more attractive looking than their VW counterparts, the Golf 8 and the ID.4. And all this whilst staying true to their traditional concept of being cheaper and more practical than their VW counterparts, although admittedly that price gap has narrowed over the years.

[Iamjago]

You forget that the id4 is cheaper for same price you get more. And nobody reviews the Audi in the cheapest setup. You don’t even get a navigation. I was looking for the enyaq but m glad I choose the id4. I like the look a lot better but that’s personal. Also the touch buttons are great, because you can also swipe them. And the d/b is super handy at that spot to switch fast between them. Think most reviewers stick to much to the old things. Like physical buttons. Of course the piano black is not the best

[tooflesstesla]

I love this like-for-like trio-competitor comparison. Please do more of these trio-competitor comparisons on different price points. Thank you.

[panzerfaustwot]

I've got the Enyaq IV 80 now for a while and it's a very nice ride, spacious, enough range, fast enough but no Tesla. Charges quickly enough, only drawback is that the multimedia-system is a bit slow. It also looks nice, but not in red..

[chryschrysostomou]

Before seeing this video, I will get my house on the Skoda

[niptodstan]

I'm on Motability. I've been looking for a car for a few months. I was going to have a Sportage but they took it off the scheme. Then I started to look at electrics. After researching various cars, I've come to the conclusion that the Enyaq is the best for the money. Especially now they've brought out the 85 Edition model. Bigger battery abd similar specs to the Sportline. So I'm ordering one next week. 4 month wait. But that's OK. I'll have it on a 24 plate.

[Dreador.]

I have the Enyaq - I have the 60 with all the toys but did not opt for bigger wheels so with the fat tyres on it is a lot quieter. I know a lot don’t like autonomous but my one fav thing about mine is when it slows for corners itself yeah I know lazy - the other is the matrix headlights in full beam and the crazy anti dazzle system

[BlueGorilla]

People now understand that paying for top brands doesn’t equal best in class, I saw a JD power survey and owners rated their own cars. The top 3 car brands for most unreliable were Mercedes, Audi, BMW, this was partly down to the extra electronics on board, but goes to show Hyundai, Kia Skoda etc have been making great cars for years and years in petrol/diesel guises and these manufacturers are now leading the electric market.

[JsonA]

I have the Skoda Enyaq 85 Sportline (Race Blue) since a few weeks and it drives fantastic! Better chairs than the normal editions, 85 is now the replacement of the 80kwh and comes with an upgraded infotainment system. Works better and faster than the previous edition. Price vs quality, definately one of the better ones on the market !

[chargeheadsuk]

I drove an Enyaq then Q4 and ordered the Enyaq 60. No brainer in terms of value and felt just as good to drive, although the ID4 did stack up well but I didnt like the look. With a realistic 210 mile range that is plenty as i would stop after 150 miles on a long journey and charge anyway while have a break 🤷‍♂️