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Speaking of the competition, the 2021 Audi e-Tron electric SUV will go head to head against Jaguar I-Pace  AWD and the Tesla Model X AWD. Let's see what this car has to offer and how high of a standard does Audi set.
The 2021 Audi e-Tron is the German carmaker's first attempt at making EVs. Available for sale in the market two body styles- SUV and Sportback, prices for the e-Tron lineup start at an MSRP of $65,900 for the base SUV. For 2021, there is an improvement in range of an additional 18 miles giving a total of 222 miles on a full charge. The interior of the e-Tron is comfortable with power-adjustable seats with heating function and the latest of the MMI interface.
The Audi e-Tron comes with many safety and driver assistance features like lane departure warning and rear-cross traffic assist as standard even on the new base trim - Premium (MSRP - $69,500). Having said that, the all-electric SUV comes into direct competition with the Jaguar I-pace and the Mercedes-Benz EQC.
Priced at an MSRP of $65,900, the 2021 Audi E-tron Premium trim is the one we would go for and get the convenience package ($3,500) added to it. Additionally, you do get power-adjustable and heated seats, the latest MMI interface, and the same performance as the higher trims at a much more affordable rate.
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Speaking of the competition, the 2021 Audi e-Tron electric SUV will go head to head against Jaguar I-Pace  AWD and the Tesla Model X AWD. Let's see what this car has to offer and how high of a standard does Audi set.
The 2021 Audi e-Tron is the German carmaker's first attempt at making EVs. Available for sale in the market two body styles- SUV and Sportback, prices for the e-Tron lineup start at an MSRP of $65,900 for the base SUV. For 2021, there is an improvement in range of an additional 18 miles giving a total of 222 miles on a full charge. The interior of the e-Tron is comfortable with power-adjustable seats with heating function and the latest of the MMI interface.
The Audi e-Tron comes with many safety and driver assistance features like lane departure warning and rear-cross traffic assist as standard even on the new base trim - Premium (MSRP - $69,500). Having said that, the all-electric SUV comes into direct competition with the Jaguar I-pace and the Mercedes-Benz EQC.
"It's a right-sized machine that feels like a two-row version of the Audi Q7" - Edmunds
The 2021 Audi e-Tron is offered in three trims - Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige with prices ranging from $65,900 to $79,100. All trims get the twin-asynchronous motor setup and the famous Quattro all-wheel-drive system which gives it one of the best driving dynamics in the automotive industry.
The Premium trim priced at $65,900 is the new base trim for the 2021 model year. It still comes with the same mechanical equipment as the other two trims and also comes with power-adjustable front seats with heating function and Audi's MMI system. There are options like towing package ($750) which allows the Audi e-tron to tow up to 4,000 pounds, rear passenger side airbags ($400), and a black cloth headliner (at no additional charge).
Trim |
Premium |
Premium Plus |
Prestige |
---|---|---|---|
MSRP (AWD) |
$65,990 |
$74,800 |
$79,100 |
Key Features |
Audi Pre Sense city and ride system |
Adds to Premium trim features : |
Adds to Premium Plus trim features : |
LED headlights with high-beam assist, LED DRL & tail lights, dynamic rear indicators |
Matrix-design LED headlights, dynamic turn signals, & full LED taillights with animation | Full Leather package, Valcona | |
Audi MMI touch interface system with Navigation |
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System | LED interior ambient & contour lighting, multi-color | |
Front seats, heated, 8-way power with driver 4-way power lumbar and driver memory |
Eight-way power front seats, heated and ventilated with 4-way power lumbar and driver memory |
Individual contour front seats with heating, ventilation, & massage | |
Audi Virtual Cockpit Driver's digital display |
Audi adaptive cruise assist with active lane assist |
Intersection assist |
Priced at an MSRP of $65,900, the 2021 Audi E-tron Premium trim is the one we would go for and get the convenience package ($3,500) added to it. Additionally, you do get power-adjustable and heated seats, the latest MMI interface, and the same performance as the higher trims at a much more affordable rate.
The Audi shuttles quickly and quietly around town, thanks to the smooth yet immediate torque from the electric motors - Cars.USNews
The 2021 Audi e-Tron SUV houses a 95.3-kWh Li-ion battery pack that brings to life two Dual Coaxial Asynchronous electric motors, on each axle. This generates 355 horsepower and up to 414 lb-ft of torque. Once the SUV is put into sport mode which can generate up to 402 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque and the power goes to the Quattro all-wheel-drive system.
The 2021 Audi e-tron can do the 0-60 sprint in 5.5 seconds in sport mode, and 6.4 seconds in regular driving. Both are slower than the competition - Mercedes-Benz EQC and the Jaguar I-Pace. It will do a quarter-mile time of 13.8 seconds with a top speed of 124 mph.
Model |
2021 Audi e-tron |
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC |
2021 Jaguar I-PACE |
---|---|---|---|
MSRP |
$65,990 |
$67,900 |
$69,850 |
Engine |
Dual Electric Motors |
Dual Electric Motors |
Dual Electric Motors |
Drivetrain |
AWD |
AWD |
AWD |
Transmission |
Single-Speed Automatic |
Single-Speed Automatic |
SIngle-Speed Automatic |
Power (hp@rpm) |
355 |
402 |
394 |
Torque (hp@rpm) |
414 |
561 |
512 |
0 - 60 MPH |
5.5 secs |
4.9 seconds |
4.5 secs |
Quarter Mile |
13.8 secs |
13.7 seconds |
12.9 secs |
Top Speed |
124 mph |
112 mph |
124 mph |
The Mercedes-Benz EQC makes the most amount of power with 402 hp, 57 hp more than the Audi e-tron. The Jaguar I-Pace is 8 hp lesser than the EQC, making 394 hp, and is 39 hp more than the e-tron's offering. However, with boost mode, the e-tron makes as much as the EQC.
if you use the performance regularly, you’re going to average 1.8 miles per kWh. and that means a nominal range of about 150 miles - TopGear
The 2021 Audi e-tron comes with an MPGe rating of 78 MPGe in the city, 77 MPGe on the highway, and 78 MPGe combined, which is more than the Mercedes-Benz EQC and Jaguar I-pace on the highway and combined. According to the claims made by Audi, the 2021 Audi e-tron offers around 18 MPGe more than the 2020 Audi e-tron.
You can recharge the e-Tron at home using a 240-volt outlet or in public using a Level 2 charging station. The latter method charges the battery from zero to 100% in about 10.5 hours. However, the Audi e-tron gives a range of 222 miles, which is lesser than the Mercedes-Benz EQC and the Jaguar I-Pace.
Model |
2021 Audi e-tron |
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC |
2021 Jaguar I-PACE |
---|---|---|---|
MPGe (City) |
78 |
80 |
80 |
MPGe (Highway) |
77 |
70 |
72 |
MPGe (Combined) |
78 |
75 |
76 |
Range (1 charge) |
222 |
279 |
234 |
The cabin of the 2021 Audi E-Tron is spacious, comfortable, and superbly trimmed, with an attention to detail you won’t find in a Tesla. - Thecarconnection.com
The 2021 Audi e-tron interior can comfortably seat five people. The Premium trim ($65,900) features front row seats that are power-adjustable (8-way driver, 4-way front passenger) and come with the heating function and leather interior upholstery with a choice of four colors. The same set of features is also found in the Premium Plus trim ($74,800) and adds the seat ventilation feature.
The Prestige trim, priced at $79,100 comes with the 8-way power-adjustable sports contour seats for the front row with heating, ventilation, and massage function. The interior upholstery is perforated leather and comes in three colors. The standard feature on all the trims is 4-zone climate control. The Audi e-tron comes with a cargo space of 28.5 cu.ft which is more than the competition and can be expanded to 57 cu.ft by folding down the rear seats.Â
Model |
2021 Audi e-Tron |
2021Â Mercedes-Benz EQC |
2021Â Jaguar I-PACEÂ |
---|---|---|---|
Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in.) |
39.8/58.6/40.8 |
41.4/57.2/40.8 |
39.9/57.6/40.9 |
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in.) |
38.6/57.2/39.1 |
38.6/56.5/37.2 |
38.1/54.6/35.0 |
Cargo Capacity (cu. ft.) |
28.5 |
17.6 |
25.3 |
The Audi e-tron comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen and an 8.8-inch touchscreen below it for convenience features like climate control. Audi's infotainment system runs on the MMI system and includes navigation with real-time traffic display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Audi's online services.Â
There is also a 10-speaker sound system for all your music needs. The Premium Plus ($74,800) trim comes offers a 16-speaker Bang and Olufsen 3D surround sound system, wireless charging, and also ambient interior lighting. The same set of infotainment features on the Prestige trim ($79,100) as well.
It looks like an Audi with a difference, which describes the e-tron exactly - Kelley Blue Book
The 2021 Audi e-tron looks similar to the Q5, but in terms of dimensions, it is a little bit bigger than the Q5, and also longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQC and Jaguar I-pace by 5.5 inches and 9 inches, respectively. It does have a fastback-styled sibling - the e-tron Sportback, which adds to the style factor.
The 2021 Audi E-tron does have Audi styling with a wide grille encased between the digital matrix LED headlights, keeping in line with Audi's design language. The exterior also features 20" wheels 5-spoke turbine design wheels. The Plus trim ($74,800) adds a wheel design option part of the black optic package ($1,250) and the Prestige trim ($79,100) has the option of Audi sport wheels ($1,250). The exterior option is limited to the black optics package only available on the Premium Plus and Prestige trims.
Model |
2021 Audi e-tron |
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC |
2021 Jaguar I-PACE |
---|---|---|---|
Curb Weight (lbs) |
5476 |
5400 |
4784 |
Length (in) |
193.0 |
187.5 |
184.3 |
Width (in) |
76.3 |
74.0 |
79.1 |
Height (in) |
65.5 |
63.9 |
61.6 |
Ground Clearance (in) |
6.9 |
5.1 |
5.6 |
Wheelbase (in) |
115.3 |
113.1 |
117.7 |
The E-Tron family comes with standard safety features that are right in line with what’s expected in a premium-priced luxury vehicle today - Cars.USnews
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the 2021 Audi e-tron a Top Safety Pick+. It received the highest rating of Good in all six crash tests, as well as a Good rating for how well its headlights illuminate the road ahead. Also adding further, NHTSA has given the Audi e-Tron electric vehicle a 5-star rating.
Speaking of the safety suite on offer, the 2021 Audi e-tron gets a wide array of safety and driver-assist highlights which include the intersection assist and rear cross-traffic assist functions as well as the lane change and exit warnings. The Premium trim ($65,900) gets an optional convenience package ($3,500), standard on others, that adds safety features like active lane assist, virtual 360° view, and adaptive cruise, turn and maneuver assist.
The Jaguar I-Pace beats the Audi in almost every respect except the interior space. This might be the electric SUV, which gets overshadowed in the comparison mainly because it lacks road presence, which makes its rivals unique Also, the 80 MPGe in the city on the Jaguar is the top of its class.
The Mercedes-Benz EQC comes with a lot of luxury on the inside, but when compared to the Audi e-tron, the Mercedes-Benz EQC is more powerful and offers better performance and range. The only place where the Audi e-tron is better is cargo space, making us favor the EQC.
The Audi e-tron is lavish inside and extremely hushed. It's more practical and slightly more affordable than its direct rivals, and does a great job of soaking up bumps. While its range may not be as good as some of its competitors, at more than 200 miles, it’s sufficient for most drives. However, we would prefer its rivals the Jaguar I-pace and Mercedes-Benz EQC.