Audi e-tron vs Renault Kadjar
Audi e-tron
Audi’s first large electric SUV.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
Audi e-tron
Pick the e-tron for a big cabin, smooth all-wheel drive and zero-emission driving in a premium SUV.
Best engine: The 55 quattro (408 hp) — the sweet spot.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
55 quattro · Electric vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| Audi e-tron | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
408 hp
Winner
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140 hp
|
| Torque |
664 Nm
Winner
|
240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,7 s
Winner
|
9,6 s
|
| Top speed |
200 km/h
|
205 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
159,1 hp/t
Winner
|
100,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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125 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,6 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Audi e-tron | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
660 L
Winner
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472 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.725 L
Winner
|
1.478 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,93 m
Winner
|
2,65 m
|
| Length |
4,90 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Width |
1,94 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,63 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Audi e-tron | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MLB Evo (longitudinal, adapted for electric drive) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Dual electric motors (quattro) | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Audi e-tron
- Software (early cars)
- High-voltage system warnings
- Motor coolant issues (occasional)
- Battery data still limited at high mileage
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
Audi e-tron
- Big interior & roomy boot
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive (quattro)
- Improved range (Q8 e-tron)
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
Audi e-tron
- Real-world efficiency lower (size & weight)
- Early software quirks
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Audi e-tron
20 for sale · from € 26.495
Audi e-tron Quattro · electric · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay
€ 32.999
GDCauto
GDCauto
Audi e-tron Quattro · electric · Camera · LED · Leather · 95 kwh
€ 27.495
DR Motors
DR Motors
Audi e-tron QUATTRO · electric · Camera · LED · Leather
€ 26.495
DR Motors
DR Motors
Audi e-tron QUATTRO · electric · Camera · CarPlay · LED · 95kwh
€ 28.995
DR Motors
DR Motors
