Compare the2024 Audi Q8 e-tronVS 2024 Toyota bZ4X

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Q8 e-tron’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The bZ4X doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the Q8 e-tron and bZ4X have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Q8 e-tron has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The bZ4X’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Q8 e-tron. But it costs extra on the bZ4X.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The Q8 e-tron has Car-to-X Services, a system that seemlesly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from infrastructure.

Both the Q8 e-tron and the bZ4X have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Audi Q8 e-tron weighs 1334 to 1808 pounds more than the Toyota bZ4X. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Audi Q8 e-tron achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2024 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing. The bZ4X is not a “Top Safety Pick” for 2024.

Warranty

The Q8 e-tron comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The bZ4X’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The Q8 e-tron’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the bZ4X’s (12 vs. 5 years).

Engine

The Q8 e-tron’s standard electric motors produces 201 more horsepower (402 vs. 201) and 294 lbs.-ft. more torque (490 vs. 196) than the bZ4X’s standard electric motor. The Q8 e-tron’s electric motors produces 188 more horsepower (402 vs. 214) and 242 lbs.-ft. more torque (490 vs. 248) than the bZ4X’s optional electric motors. The SQ8 e-tron’s standard electric motors produces 282 more horsepower (496 vs. 214) and 469 lbs.-ft. more torque (717 vs. 248) than the bZ4X’s optional electric motors.

As tested in Motor Trend the Audi Q8 e-tron (base engine) is faster than the Toyota bZ4X electric motor:

	Q8 e-tron	bZ4X
Zero to 60 MPH	5.1 sec	6.7 sec
Quarter Mile	13.7 sec	15.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	102.4 MPH	89.9 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The Q8 e-tron can travel longer on a full charge than the bZ4X on a full charge:

			Miles
Q8 e-tron
	AWD	Electric Motors	285 miles
		SQ8 20" Wheels Electric Motors	253 miles
bZ4X
	FWD	XLE Electric Motor	252 miles
		Limited Electric Motor	236 miles
	AWD	XLE Electric Motors	228 miles
		Limited Electric Motors	222 miles

The Q8 e-tron has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The bZ4X doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

Transmission

The Q8 e-tron’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The bZ4X doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Q8 e-tron’s brake rotors are larger than those on the bZ4X:

	Q8 e-tron	bZ4X
Front Rotors	15.7 inches	12.9 inches
Rear Rotors	13.8 inches	12.5 inches

The Q8 e-tron stops shorter than the bZ4X:

	Q8 e-tron	bZ4X
70 to 0 MPH	181 feet	184 feet	Car and Driver

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Q8 e-tron has larger standard tires than the bZ4X (255/50R20 vs. 235/60R18). The Q8 e-tron’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the bZ4X (265/45R21 vs. 235/60R18).

The Q8 e-tron’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the bZ4X XLE’s standard 60 series tires. The Q8 e-tron’s optional tires have a lower 45 series profile than the bZ4X Limited’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Q8 e-tron has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the bZ4X XLE. The Q8 e-tron’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the bZ4X Limited.

The Q8 e-tron has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the bZ4X; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

Suspension and Handling

The front and rear suspension of the Q8 e-tron uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the bZ4X, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Q8 e-tron has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The bZ4X’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Q8 e-tron has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Q8 e-tron’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Q8 e-tron’s wheelbase is 2.9 inches longer than on the bZ4X (115.1 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Q8 e-tron is 2.3 inches wider in the front and 1.8 inches wider in the rear than the track on the bZ4X.

The Q8 e-tron 55 Launch Edition handles at .85 G’s, while the bZ4X Limited AWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Q8 e-tron 55 Launch Edition executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the bZ4X Limited (26.6 seconds @ .71 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

Chassis

The front grille of the Q8 e-tron uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The bZ4X doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

The Q8 e-tron has 8.6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the bZ4X (103 vs. 94.4).

The Q8 e-tron has .8 inches more front shoulder room, 1.5 inches more rear headroom, 3.8 inches more rear legroom and 1.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the bZ4X.

Cargo Capacity

The Q8 e-tron has a larger cargo volume than the bZ4X with its rear seat up (28.5 vs. 27.7 cubic feet).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the Q8 e-tron’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The bZ4X doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Q8 e-tron. The bZ4X doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

Towing

The Q8 e-tron offers up to a 4000 lbs. towing capacity. The bZ4X has no towing capacity.

Servicing Ease

The Q8 e-tron uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The bZ4X uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

A Service Interval Display is standard on the Q8 e-tron to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for vehicle inspections, vehicle inspection based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Toyota doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the bZ4X.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Audi service is better than Toyota. J.D. Power ranks Audi 8th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 17% lower rating, Toyota is ranked 20th.

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the Q8 e-tron, the memory system makes it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver and front passenger’s seat positions, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Q8 e-tron’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The bZ4X doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Q8 e-tron Prestige has a standard heads-up display that projects speed in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Q8 e-tron’s standard Audi Advanced Key allows you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Smart Key System standard on the bZ4X doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door. Smart Key System is not available on the bZ4X Limited.

The Q8 e-tron’s power window, power lock and power mirror switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The bZ4X’s power window (except driver window) and power lock switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Q8 e-tron has a standard rear wiper. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Q8 e-tron to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The bZ4X doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

When the Q8 e-tron is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The bZ4X’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Q8 e-tron’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The bZ4X has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Q8 e-tron 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 costs extra on the bZ4X.

The Q8 e-tron Prestige/Launch Edition has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the bZ4X.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Audi Q8 e-tron, based on reliability, safety and performance.