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

[@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. 😊

[@paulboath4844]

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.

[@flyingman09101984]

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. 🤩

[@chryschrysostomou5392]

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!

[@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 !

[@theofarmmanager267]

Before retirement, I had “company cars” for many years; for the last 15, I was either MD or owner and therefore, not confined to any list. I think I had an ego then which influenced my choice of cars - Mercedes, BMW, Range Rover. My competitiveness disappeared after retirement and so, no need for an ego brand. We’ve just placed an order for the ENYAQ (hopefully, I will get it before I retire from driving). Our criteria was electric, followed by space (2 dogs that go everywhere with us), noise level, perceived interior design and, finally, brand as almost irrelevant. 10 years ago, if I had to make a choice then based upon my current criteria, I would have bought the Audi just because of the badge.

[@andrewmontague2636]

@@theofarmmanager267 True of so many people! I’ve just taken delivery of my Enyaq and I’m very very pleased with it. I had to wait nearly 9 months but it was definitely worth it. Handles surprisingly well for a heavy car, beautifully finished, very comfortable and acres of space in it for diy, gardening and grandchildren! It’s a handsome thing imo, too. I especially liked being able to individualise it with the extensive list of options. I’m sure you’ll be delighted with yours..

[@Magnusfication]

Im getting mine next week. Fully decked out with the business plus pack and in beautiful Velvet Red. Cant wait!

[@iixorb]

@@Magnusfication Enjoy! Had mine over a year now and I don’t feel that it’s inferior in any way, to the 2016 BMW 5 Series Touring which I gave back, in exchange for the Enyaq. Very pleased with it.

[@alexandermills382]

Just bought the Enyaq 60 RWD new for about £31,5K equivalent here in Norway, the last one in Norway after a very successful now sold out offer. The Norwegian kroner has been so weak 13.4 to the pound last month, and by sheer chance I had just shifted some bank savings over to Norway…. Big thanks to Elon Musk who dropped the Tesla prices by 20% in January, and kicked off a price war! Now I wonder what the missus will say? Alex in the mountains. Thank you all for the comments and to Electrifying for a class vlog.

[@tomattime]

This episode is understated brilliance. Genuinely impressed by the real world style "punk science" review. Bravo Tom and crew

[@Albert00310]

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 ;)

[@neilarmour4497]

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.

[@JsonA01]

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 !

[@zdzislawmeglicki2262]

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.

[@hejlik4859]

Greetings from Mladá Boleslav 👍🍺🇨🇿

[@panzerfaustwot8530]

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..

[@tooflesstesla]

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

[@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

[@eyesofvenus]

His critiques still stand though.

[@robuk3723]

Do the mirrors fold in when you lock it?

[@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

[@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.

[@sebastiansandvik825]

Do you still feel the Q4 was the right choice? I'm currently choosing between a Q4 Sportback or Enyaq Coupe. I kind of like the styling of the Enyaq more, but delivery times are 12-14 months right now, so I'm leaning towards a Q4. Currently I've got a Q3, so it would be familiar and nice too.

[@edinreviews]

@@sebastiansandvik825 yeah I still think it was the right chose for us. I prefer the interior on the Audi as the. MMI and virtual cockpit work really well. I’ve done some videos showing what it’s like living with the Q4. Did a 600+ mile trip last weekend and it was so comfortable and effortless👍🏻

[@chryschrysostomou5392]

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

[@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.

[@sarangsp1591]

I beg to differ. The new Skodas are absolutely horrendous looking vehicles, be it the Enyaq, Octavia, Fabia all of 'em look absolutely bad. VW has always been the better one when it comes to designs. But yes, the interiors of VW have been a major let-down recently. They need to up their quality levels.

[@GKBehindTheWheel]

@@sarangsp1591 Tradtionally VW models have had sharper and more attractive designs than their Skoda counterparts, especially Golf 7 > Octavia 3 and Polo 5 > Fabia 2. However, that's just not true today. The Golf 8 has this melted looking front end whereas the Octavia is sharper and more agressive looking. Looks are subjective but in this particular case, the vast majority of people are going to side with me. The Golf 8 has been heavily criticized whereas the Octavia has received a lot of praise. It's not quite as unanimous but the Fabia 4 just looks a lot aggressive and premium than the Polo 6 facelift.

[@sarangsp1591]

@@GKBehindTheWheel That's true now also. The new Octavia's droopy design appeals to really a less number of people. Golf looks miles ahead in terms of design. Octavia mk3.5 is the best looking Octavia till date. And Fabia looks absolutely bad, I don't know how you find it more premium than Polo. Polo's sleek design language appeals more to people than Fabia's stubby weird design.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@sarangsp1591 They already have. But the cars with the better quality wear a Skoda badge.....

[@sarangsp1591]

@@Brian-om2hh Nope.

[@BlueGorilla111]

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.

[@Iceeeen]

Yes, Skoda has the same annoying electronics with the same stupid touch screen as the audi/vw. I've been using a Enyaq a bit at work to test load balancing for bigger scale ac charging. My good is the software buggy and sloooooooooooow. I've seen so many different errors and freeze ups it would drive me mad having to live with it and the app belongs in the bin. I daily a old 500e myself for the moment that everyone talk crap about because its a compliance car but at least I haven't come across a single bug yet there. (the best is there is no stupid sport button. It's the same all the time, fun :) ) But yes for combustion car Skoda was enormous value for money, especially the first "vw" Octavia from 98 was sick for what it cost

[@Cobnapint]

I don't normally find myself chuckling out loud during car reviews but i did with this. Brilliant stuff.

[@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 🤷‍♂️

[@BeX32210]

Regarding driving noise, the VW has a glass roof that makes a significant difference in terms of noise/tonality, because you don't have the fabric below the roof. It will also change if you close the blinds below the roof. I also prefer the Enyaq over the VW, but at the same time, my wife prefers the ID.4 - so guess what we ordered...

[@mikejoseph425]

I suspect there may be some brand one up man-ship involved

[@jamesmccormack3229]

Skoda everyday, it is far better quality inside 👌 better design outside for space too, however unless in Sportline guise I think it's the one that looks most MPV like rather SUV. Not that that's a bad thing, just an observation. I think VW really has allowed their cost cutting to impact on the EV's in a bad way, their build quality inside and out is just not the same as say the period of cars when the Golf 7.5 was the quality indicator for all brands. Although there are still loads of the ID'S around I think that people expect better and are starting to look past the badge now, let's not even mention that clichy non practical infotainment system.

[@SigmaJAD]

You are absolutely right about the badge indifference. It's not THE clincher.

[@Akas1001]

TESTED all 4 cars, Audi e-tron, Skode enyaq, Bmw ix1 and Vw id4.......... went for the skoda enyaq coupe sportline plus 4 wheeldrive,it was a Amazing drive and Spec! And iv been driving Bmw and vw cars all my life!!

[@mikadavies660]

Of the three I love the look of the Skoda.

[@Brian-om2hh]

So it seems do 70'000+ others. That's how many back orders Skoda had for for the Enyaq not long ago......

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Comparison. My favourite Is the Audi Q4

[@helopi8]

I have a Q4 its rock solid and so comfortable to drive long distances ❤

[@markskene8226]

One thing left out here, the cup holders on the Skoda are tiny. You can’t get any decent sized vessel in them. I drove them all and agree the Skoda feels like the best. It’s not actually cheaper than the VW though by the time you spec them similarly, more comes as standard on the VW that you have to pay extra for on the Skoda. The cup holders, availability and the ugly back end ruled the Skoda out for us.

[@Dreador.]

The cup holder middle section can be slotted to make one side bigger for one - no good for passenger but they can damn well hold theirs

[@markskene8226]

@@Dreador. yeah I know. It’s still pretty small in diameter though even when you move it. It’s a small thing but would really annoy me over time. No idea why they just didn’t make them big enough so you could use both of them.

[@andrewmontague2636]

I’m an Enyaq owner and I take your point about price once you’ve factored in options. However the reasons why I went for the Skoda over ID.4 were styling (subjective I know) interior quality and feel and the configurability of the spec. Instead of being tied to trim levels I could pick and choose what I wanted on my car

[@Dreador.]

@@markskene8226 I guess its the one area they are not simply clever and Seat have a better solution - My issue with the bigger holders is that they then are rubbish for bottles - My previous car a Terraco had adjusting holder so both sizes could be accommodated thus my comment about Seat might not be limited to others but only one I have seen it in.

[@850bimmer]

I ordered the Enyaq VRS Coupe, after more than 20 years with BMW. I found the ID5 to be too minimalistic inside and just plain boring on the outside. The Q4 e-tron Coupe, well think Audi fell in the "oversized grill" trap along with new BMW's, I find the front end completely disproportionate, also it is smaller as pointed out. While the Audi may have better interior build quality and materials, it's also more expensive. The Enyaq interior is better designed and the 13" screen is a winner. The Enyaq came on top as the better package in my assessment. And you are right, after 20 years with BMW's, I've ordered a Skoda...... If someone told me that 5 years ago I would have slapped them and called them an idiot. The package do outweigh the branding these days.

[@woody1569]

For me it’s got to be the Skoda 80 with all the plus options so it’s all singing and dancing all for £51,000 and if you try that with the Audi and you are talking about £56,000 and not that keen on the ID 4.

[@adrianfern1528]

I was torn between enyaq and EV6 for company car, similar range, similar storage, EV6 has better charging capacity but at the end of the day it came down to I’d rather see the Kia sat on the drive than the enyaq. My issue with all three of the cars you feature is they look like their ICE stable mates, an EV offers a fundamentally different experience so why look like a conventional brand aesthetic? At least VW didn’t do a fake grille like Audi and Skoda, however it still looks golf-ish

[@onlineo2263]

Agreed. The id5 at least looks a bit more like an EV... At those prices I actually ended up with a second hand model x instead... But Ioniq 5, or ev6 would definitely be a better option!

[@TheShoobah]

Never had the same brand twice when I drove ICE cars, not going to start caring now. Have an Enyaq now, love it 🙂

[@RupertCox1966]

Of the three, I'd have the Škoda - it's a no brainer - price, looks, interior, performance.

[@joshuafuller2060]

I’d love you to do this with the IONIQ 5, EV6 & GV60 👍🏼

[@paulmilsom1346]

I've owned BMW, Mercedes and Porsche with petrol and diesel engines,and they've all been great cars, but when I wanted an ev, I bought an Enyaq purely on value for money, and it's much better for getting golf clubs in the boot

[@ianwilkins9010]

I have had a lot of Citroens, Fords and a single Skoda. I’ve just had to make a choice for my next car from Mobility, and I’ve chosen the Skoda Enyaq. And I think it’s the better car of the 3.

[@fedtstiftsplotter]

Great content. I Think you have a good balance between Boeing entertaining (humourous) and factual enough that I tanke your review seriously. We are looking Into buying an Electric car, and we found this helpfull.

[@ISuperTed]

Test drove all 3 in 2021 and ordered a Q4 because as a company car it was actually the cheapest in the same spec. However would have had the Skoda if it was my own money. All good cars but the Audi for less money (for me) was the best. Didn’t get the Audi in the end - 18 months waiting list anyone? Eventually downsized and got a Peugeot e208 last year to use as our smaller car and love it. Now that Tesla Model Y is less than all of them (spec for spec) I’d have the Tesla if I go for a family-sized car next time.

[@garryhammond2293]

Great comparison, very down to earth. I really hope the Q4 comes to Australia in the next few years, almost certainly our next car if if it does come.

[@richardburke952]

Fantastic in-depth video and the presenter is very good, very engaging. I would prefer to see more videos with him presenting, rather than the silly insincere banter from the other two presenters on the same channel. I hope that helps

[@AdamAugustPhoto]

Looked at and test driven all of these on the used market. Enyaq was the clear winner for me in terms of quality of the interior, ride quality and luggage space. ID.4 looked and felt cheap which was very disappointing for a VW as all of the ones I've had in the past were decent. Also couldn't deal with the drive selector position and touch controls.

[@Outdoor-Rider]

I am German and owned in 45+ years roundabout 30 cars. My last piston car now is an Ateca 4drive 190hp tdi. The next one will be a Kia EV. When it comes to facts and real comparison of German and Korean cars, VW, Audi and Skoda are heavy, expensive and more power consuming comparing to kia's. So because they are less effectiv they had to load faster and need bigger Batteries. People f. e. tends to look at Audi Batch always as they have got the Reputation for their piston cars to be the finer produced car. And Audi therefore calls the higher prize. But in Times of electric cars Audi, VW and Skoda have to earn the Reputation newly. So is it worth to pay 10-15 grand or more extra for These EVs?! I think no, so I ordered a new Kia which gives me the same driving experience as a ID4, takes just 16 kwh on 100km, has a much longer 7y warranty, has a frunk for a greasy Loading cable on a rainy Day plus Working gloves , has a Vehicle2Grid or VtL functionality, a really faster and overall better assistant software than VW and is really cheaper after all. At the Moment german car producer don't sell price worthy EV. Everything is getting more and more expensive, so u have to look critical what u get for the money and if it keeps his worth and function after some years of usage. If you buy an Audi, BMW or Mercedes instead, you might wish to show your next door neighbors, "look guys, I am the one of us who has much more money than u". It's always that silly reason to have them, not from a cool comparison of all cars you can have for the purpose needed. So stop drum on plastics insider the car or slam doors to prove quality of them. We won't buy drumsets instead of electric cars. It will be a long way for German car makers to get back to the top of reliability, consumption and priceworthyness. Excuse me for my unprofessionell faulty English.

[@hgh425]

Well said..

[@eyesofvenus]

Kia EV6 is €7,000 more expensive than the Enyaq in my country...

[@BlackBuck777]

I have the Enyaq, perfect price point, great space, toys and it's a great interior to drive in. Feels smaller than it is and less blobby than either Audi or VW. (It's not slow either, don't know what you were basing that opinion on.) For me, VW messed up with the interior of the ID range. I've had a good few VW's and it would have been on the list but yuk. Tried Hyundai and Kia also and while the tech was lovely neither worked for me, this time round.

[@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.

[@Servanus771]

If you don’t mind me asking ? Have you taken delivery yet / have a confirmed delivery date ? Thanks

[@dstrongbow2084]

Love the comparison reviews. Brilliant, keep up the good work. Its the Skoda for me.

[@kevinn1158]

I own an Audi. I love it. It's old, and I'm about to buy a new car. Normally I'd prefer another Audi, but while the design of the Audi is nice, it's just not that much more premium over the Id4. And the VW designers seemed to have embraced the EV platform/concept more. It's clean, no pretension of being a petrol car there. Why pretend to have a grill? I'd get the AWD ID4 blinged out. Or a Kia EV6 AWD. Rumour has it, the upgraded software on the VW improves performance etc quite a bit. Also in NA the middle parts are being replaced with a different design. Audi Q4 50 AWD is 70k and the ID4 AWD top trim is 58k CAD here in Canada.

[@MrAlexrowlands]

I bought a Q4 s line delivered last October. Love it. yes I went partly for Badge as I know it will hold its value. Brand value is so entrenched it will be years before it may change. Audi Dealers are user friendly. Over the years I have passed on many cars and stuck with Volvo Bmw Audi purely for residuals reasons. Agonising about a few miles range, the sound the doors makes, cup holders etc is ridiculous. Go for what you need in terms of space etc. Then which one you like, then take a punt on what you think will residuals will be.

[@BrianAnderson-ge1oo]

I will be test driving the new dnyaq next month. I am looking forward to seeing if my thoughts are the same. Loved the reviews. Thanks

[@danpaul4975]

I prefer the enyaq. Always have. I hate how reviewers complain about the cheap parts on the interior. They're cheap for a reason. They're the parts that have to tolerate contact and would be prone to wear, and need to be cheap to be easily replaceable. No one ever complains about alcantara on seats even though it's not only expensive but wears VERY badly and looks disgusting after a year.

[@sharkflower123]

I hate the buttons for the adaptive cruise control, thin van armrests and (B/D) renegeration placement of the ID.4...Q4 E-tron and Enyaq shines in these regards!

[@jonathantaylor1998]

It's quite reassuring that, despite having all the same / similar underpinnings, these 3 have all been 'set up' to feel different from one another - in a similar way that the Audi E-Tron GT feels different to the Porsche Taycan. All those EV-skeptics out there that said, "Without an engine, EVs will all end up feeling the same..." - that's yet another anti-EV 'fact' dispelled...! 😉

[@andrewmontague2636]

I think the Enyaq is better than ID.4 in every way. The red of your test vehicle isn’t the most flattering colour in the range but I think it’s a conventionally handsome car too. Options list is endless which is great because you can spec your car very individually but add too much and it does impact on the PCP/ lease cost..

[@sarangsp1591]

Not in every way. The exteriors look absolutely trash as compared to ID4. It's the worst looking car Skoda has ever made! Looks like a goddamn MPV

[@andrewmontague2636]

@@sarangsp1591 I like it, but looks are subjective of course and certain specs/ colours look much better than others. It’s undeniably more car for the money than either of the other 2 and the interior is way nicer than the VW

[@sarangsp1591]

@@andrewmontague2636 Agreed with the interior part. VW needs to up their interior game. They used to design such beautiful interiors but I don't know what happened to them now! For me, integrated touchscreens will always be better than floating touchscreens. The Arteon interior, Touareg interior, Tiguan interior, the previous gen Golf interior all were so well designed but the moment they started to follow the floating touchscreen trend, it has all gone wrong for them!

[@andrewmontague2636]

@@sarangsp1591 I agree and I think there are 2 reasons for it. 1. The emissions crisis cost them dearly so they’ve been forced to cut costs. 2. Linked to the emissions crisis was the acceleration of the electric car programme which has required heavy investment resulting again in cost cutting. I quite like the look of ID.3 and it’s quite well put together but the interior material quality is woeful. Let’s hope they realise it’s not good enough and put it right for the facelift or at least the next generation..

[@sarangsp1591]

@@andrewmontague2636 Yes, you are right. The dieselgate incident is what caused all this. Also I agree that ID3 is a really good looking hatch. They need to improve the interiors. I guess that's one of the main reason why they fired Herbert Diess and appointed CEO of Porsche Oliver Blume to be their chairman! Their touchscreen software also needs to be updated, it's absolutely bad. Oliver has got a lot of problems that he need to solve to get back on the right track

[@marklaktas7287]

We chose to buy the Ioniq 5 because it is a good size for child seats, a good range with fast charging, it is a “more affordable” option, it has a great warranty, and it looks freaking great!!!

[@mikejoseph425]

The thing that I don’t understand is that in spite of almost every report criticising the increasing use of touch screen, manufacturers keep pursuing this route over traditional knobs and buttons. Having owned an iPace for over 4 years which I love, I think the manufacturer who produces a plug in Hybrid with a 100 mile ev range and traditional knobs and buttons will be hugely successful and it would not surprise me if Toyota came up with the option

[@Trades46]

I live in North America where Skoda doesn't exist, and having driven both the ID.4 and the Q4 e-tron, I went with the Audi. A LOT of people have said "hurr durr the Q4 is just an ID.4 in drag!" clearly can't distinguish cars outside of a spec sheet.

[@nickskinner1482]

with the advent of EVS, the tide has changed. I would never have bought a Kia or Hyundai ice product but their electric cars are really good. The mainstream carmakers are no longer n charge and people are very willing to accept a startup like they never were with a petrol-engined car unless in tiny numbers and bespoke

[@Truthbomb918]

Drove the id4 and hated it, tiny drivers display, awful infotainment screen and touch sensitive climate controls are impossible to use on the move and vw didn't even make the climate controls backlit for night driving. The window buttons, haptic steering wheel things just adds to how much I hated this car

[@hanssetre]

Just to clarify: You said you thought the Audi was quieter than the Volkswagen. You measured desibel on your phone, and desibel is the same as the volume knob. What you are experiencing is the noise, different tones, notes or frequencies experienced in the car. They can be lower in desibel but higher or lower in frequency thus you experience a noisier cabin but as loud as before. Really you should try to find an app analyzing the audio spectrum. That could help you give a better visual aid in explaining your experience.

[@vigneshn.y3048]

Thanks for a shootout. Could you also do a shootout with the smaller ones to this , the ID3, Cupra Born, Renault Megane eTech and Kia Niro EV.

[@RedBatteryHead]

Skoda has been the beter VW for years. I like the outer design on the eTron more. Interior on Skoda better. The Skoda is a better overall deal.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Skoda build quality has edged ahead of VW for a while now.....for over 20 years, since VW bought Skoda, the folks at Skoda seemed to decide they had something to prove. And they're still proving it......

[@infernovideo]

Great comparison, thanks! Two questions, do you know how they compare in curb weight, are they all within a 20kg or is one significantly lighter? And how does the rear occupant space compare on each, does the Skoda win that category as well or is it the Audi?

[@nomoreheroes93]

The MEB platform is just a chassis and parts architecture, it's not surprising that different teams in different parts of Germany and Czechoslovakia came up with different feeling cars, imo

[@scanflight]

I chose the Enyaq RS coupe, without hesitation. Audi and VW are too expensive for the same platform, Audi we pay for the brand and VW we pay for...I don't know what and yet I was a big fan of Sports VWs for over 40 years. Delighted with my Skoda!

[@hardyk2010]

VW has made an unncessary mess of the ID4, please just throw a VW badge on the ENYAQ & give it to us in the USA.. the rear window toggle, touch to toggle sunroof, HVAC controls etc is a miserable choice.. sales are falling off a cliff for this vehicle in the US - read the tea leaves!

[@Brian-om2hh]

UK here. I've owned several Skoda's over the last 20+ years. I did once peel the Skoda badge from the rocker cover on one of my car's engines, to find a VW badge under it.... Many of the parts are clearly VW sourced, and still have VW stamped on them.... If anything, I've found Skoda build quality to be slightly better than VW's...... they almost always place higher in UK customer satisfaction surveys than VW themselves do..... Incidentally, Skoda are one of the oldest car makers around, producing their first motor car in 1896......

[@finn.hermansen]

I love the design of the ID4 👍❤

[@Yanquetino]

I'd definitely opt for the Skoda Enyaq… but (of course) we can't get them here in the USA. Bummer.

[@Brian-om2hh]

That has always puzzled me, because if VW did choose to sell Skoda in the US, they could be readily serviced and repaired at VW dealerships, as the engines, gearboxes and other running gear is all VW Group.

[@stevechilvers1322]

Great review of these three cars. Can we have more like this in the future please. Keep up the good work.

[@torod213]

I do care about brand quite a bit. If all things are equal, I will always choose the least snobby badge. I would buy the Enyaq even if the Audi was better. But it isn't. Just makes it even more of a no-brainer to buy the Enyaq. So I did.

[@johnminshall242]

I definitely wouldn’t buy an ID4 over the Enyaq. So yeah, I’d echo this review completely!

[@devonbikefilms]

Was influenced by brand once, bought an Audi which turned out to be the least reliable car we’ve ever owned. When we went EV, we bought a Kia eNiro. We have no reason to regret that decision. A better, more efficient EV than each of these.

[@poulhouborgjepsen5980]

Bought a Skoda Enyaq Sportline and got it 2 dans ago, only choice for us

[@tomsproet6972]

Here in the netherlands. between an id4 and an enyaq. say you spec them with the same base color. with the big battery and 201 hp engine. and similar options. the Enyaq comes out 6k more expensive.

[@metoo3773]

I had a chance to drive the enyaq and the Audi and sit in the id4. Honestly they all feel very similar quality wise. The audi looks premium but in reality the material do not feel like an audi at all kinda disappointing. Id personally go whichever brand can give u the best deal.

[@edwyncorteen1527]

Best Family SUV? I looked at all of these, bought the Tesla Model Y! VERY happy with the result!

[@eyesofvenus]

Most would have to remortgage the house to buy one of those...

[@rogerphelps9939]

Nah. Better than the Tesla. Bigger boot, roof bars and a proper sunroof.

[@aaravshah2288]

However, the Skoda Enyaq has so many basic things (such as heated front windscreen, heated front seats, keyless entry, LED rear lights, rearview camera, etc.) as expensive paid options, which is not good enough for a car costing £43,000+. After that, it is much more money than the base price and not as great value.

[@eyesofvenus]

Most of that isn't standard on the ID.4 either...

[@aaravshah2288]

@@eyesofvenusMost of it is

[@lifefullsize]

I can't tell you how good it felt to see Tom Back.

[@waynecartwright7276]

We have owned all the VAG brands but this year have gone to Hyundai Ioniq 5 , loving the car .

[@Extralarse]

Was looking for a company car last month and the ID4 was the only one of the three with the big battery that would fit the allowed budget. (Un)fortunately they increased the leasing price on the day I wanted to place my order and I was no longer able to order it. I did prefer its looks over the Skoda though but it did feel cheap on the inside where the Skoda felt a lot more premium imo. The Q4 could only be delivered in late '23 or '24 so it was immediately out of the picture, it was also a lot more expensive even without any options added. Eventually I went with the Volvo XC40 Recharge, worse WLTP but a lot more premium and a lot more options in the same budget (pretty much full option). It also looks pretty sweet even though it doesn't look like an EV at all but it has a great infotainment system running on AAOS, waaaaay better than the laggy one of the VW.

[@rogerphelps9939]

I believe tthe Volvo XC40 was not built as an EV from the ground up. It is an adaptation of a petrol powered model.

[@trollking100]

I think the skoda with loft interior is the one to go for from these 3, but at those prices I'd either go for the EV6, ioniq 5 or spring for the tesla 3

[@wojciechmuras553]

Tesla 3 is a better car to drive, but it's horribly impractical. EV6/Ioniq 5 are both good cars, but it depends on what you need - Enyaq is, after all, noticably bigger than either of them, and you can really feel it. Korean cars can't really squeeze 3 teens in the back. Enyaq has no issues with that. The boot of the Skoda will also happily swallow a mountain bike - the Ioniq 5, not so much. Kia/Hyundai are more futuristic, more advanced, but slightly less practical. As much as I loved the EV6, I'd personally go for the Skoda. The interior was just so much nicer.

[@wilkoone9155]

We are taking delivery of our IV80 AWD next month and because of our experience with an ID3+ 1st over nearly 2 years now it is coming without matrix lights & ACC, we would have got rid of lane assist if we could. Smallest wheels possible (less punctures!). We are farmers, so a tow hitch is important. Our other car is a fabulous Zoe where so many things work better than on the ID3.

[@MarkGaudie]

I’m more influenced by price and what I get for my money in terms of spec. Hence why I put my money down in the base spec ID.4. Has all the kit and space I would ever need but way cheaper than the Audi and the Skoda. You have to spec the these up to get what comes on the base spec ID.4. I’ve done well only paying £31k after the grant last December. Still awaiting delivery though as we all know there’s a massive backlog of orders.

[@amilabanuka]

only if we can get id4 with enyaq interior and drive setup... that would be a great car.

[@homobohemicus]

A big thanks from Prague :))))))))

[@srinivasanramamoorthy9026]

I think you guys had reviewed these cars earlier and said Skoda is the best

[@tesla_models]

Skoda gets the vote . Love the id4 too

[@markburton8303]

Just put my money down on an Enyaq, it's the better all round package and oddly more efficient on my road tests

[@chrisandrews2706]

Great review, but why did you not give maximum range from each car?

[@rogerwilliams7234]

Great review, thanks Wookie!🙂

[@BjrnOttoVasbottenbjovas]

I have seen many videos about the Enyaq, only this one featuring a banging screwdriver, it must be said

[@allseeing357]

Skoda have been pretty canny with the Enyaq. Not that I'd ever call a 40k car cheap or good value but by comparison to the other two it's quite the bargain. Also kit wise they have it in the bag......they revised the car to include an Edition trim, which bundles in pretty much everything most people would want to choose for very little extra money over the base model. We've just recently got a 60 Edition on salary sacrifice (wait on 85 was far too long) and have been super impressed with it so far. Strangely, they've recently decided to axe the 60 and replace it with the 50, slightly less power and range, similar cost, guess it can only be down to sourcing the 62kWh batteries for them.

[@JamieWinters-j4f]

Enyaq looks great

[@FFVoyager]

Best SUV is a bit of an oxymoron. Of the three you have I'd prefer the Skoda, but suspect that is largely because it is in colour and not a dull monotone.

[@jonpetter8921]

All the three are great on their own

[@geoffmorris1769]

Obviously not. I bought a Chinese MG5 and it’s brilliant.

[@chargeheadsuk]

Best value EV hands down 🏆

[@firstnamelastname9631]

luv the walk of shame at the end 😇

[@sncarhire]

Enyaq wins amongst this 3, would love to know how it compares against the Model Y.

[@stuartaxtmann107]

Coming from a BMW 530e and have chosen the EV6. Never thought I’d be buying a Kia!

[@jeremyfreedman6482]

Great review thank you

[@georgewalker7061]

Did you check and reset tyre pressures before comparing how the different cars on different tyres felt for steering feel like the Skoda's directness. Were the tyres maybe over inflated as many Media / Press / Loan cars are.

[@jamesmccormack3229]

It used to always be Audi, vw seat skoda, now its Audi very closely the Skoda, seat then VW. The VW brand really has fallen behind all its sister brands and fallen badly.