Audi e-tron GE vs Audi Q2 GA

Audi e-tron

GE · 2018 – 2025

The first-generation e-tron (GE), Audi’s first all-electric SUV.

Audi Q2

GA · 2016 – 2026

The first-generation Q2 (GA), Audi’s compact crossover.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the GE for the 55 quattro’s 408 hp and 150 kW DC charging — ideally a post-2019 car with the coolant recall done.

Best engine: The 55 quattro (larger battery).

Read the full guide

Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the GA for the 35 TFSI (150 hp) for town driving — ideally a post-facelift car with the updated LED headlights.

Best engine: The 30/35 TFSI (petrol).

Read the full guide

Performance

55 quattro · Electric vs EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol

	Audi e-tron	Audi Q2
Power	408 hp Winner	150 hp
Torque	664 Nm Winner	250 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,7 s Winner	8,5 s
Top speed	200 km/h	211 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	159,1 hp/t Winner	111,1 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	128 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	5,6 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi e-tron	Audi Q2
Boot	660 L Winner	405 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.725 L Winner	1.050 L
Wheelbase	2,93 m Winner	2,60 m
Length	4,90 m	4,19 m
Ground clearance	17,2 cm	14,7 cm
Turning circle	12,2 m	11,1 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.800 kg Winner	1.600 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	Audi Q2
Platform	MLB Evo (electric)	MQB A1 (transverse)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	Electric motors · 50 quattro / 55 quattro	EA211 1.0/1.4/1.5 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI
Transmission	Single-speed automatic	S tronic (DSG)
Fuel	Electric	Petrol
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Software/electronics gremlins on 2019–2020 cars
Coolant leak into the high-voltage electronics (recall on early cars)
Battery and charging-system health check recommended before buying used

Audi Q2

DQ200 (7-speed dry DSG): mechatronics and clutch judder on early cars
MMI infotainment quirks on early cars
Water-pump/thermostat housing leak on EA211 petrols

Pros

Audi e-tron

150 kW DC fast charging
55 quattro: 408 hp and up to 664 Nm in boost mode
95 kWh battery in the 55 quattro

Audi Q2

2.0 TDI (40): 190 hp and 400 Nm
1.0-litre petrol (30 TFSI) produces 110 hp (115 hp on early 1.0 TFSI models)
Raised seating position gives a clear view out

Cons

Audi e-tron

55 quattro uses ~23 kWh/100 km in real-world driving
Early software quirks

Audi Q2

Pre-facelift cars lack Apple CarPlay on base trims
405-litre boot shrinks to 355 litres on quattro models

Driving experience

Audi e-tron

Smooth, silent and effortlessly luxurious. The e-tron rides with genuine isolation, steers lightly and accurately, and accelerates strongly from its dual-motor quattro with none of the fuss of a combustion engine. It is heavy, which shows in corners and in real-world range, but the payoff is a hushed, relaxed calm that suits long journeys. Regenerative braking is strong enough for one-pedal driving in traffic. It was the first large electric SUV from Audi, and it drives more like a luxury saloon than a tall, heavy crossover.

Audi Q2

Comfortable, quiet and more premium than its size suggests. The Q2 steers accurately with light, consistent weighting, rides firmly but acceptably, and feels planted and easy to place. Front-drive versions are efficient; quattro adds strong traction on the 2.0-litre cars. The 1.5 TFSI is smooth and willing, the 2.0 TDI is the economical distance choice, and the 2.0 TFSI adds genuine pace. The S tronic is quick. It is a polished, techy small crossover that trades a little boot and rear space for a more premium feel than the T-Cross.