USA EV Comparison: Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro vs Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) for as low as $25950, while the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) begins at $22780.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric
Years of Production 2020-2022 2021-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Belgium, China Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (Used) $25950 $22780
GCC Score 6.4 6.4

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) has a larger battery, the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric
Range (EPA) 218 mi 226 mi
Range (WLTP) 281 mi 279 mi
Range (GCC) 218 mi 225 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 95 kWh 78 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 86.5 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 39.7 kWh/100 mi 33.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.52 mi/kWh 3 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.1 5.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) maxes out at 150 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 155 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.7 6.4

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 490 lb-ft 487 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.5 s 4.5 s
Top Speed 124 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 5.6 5.5

Dimensions

The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022).

The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric
Length 193 in 174.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.2 in 80.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.2 in 73.7 in
Height 63.6 in 62.8 in
Wheelbase 115.3 in 106.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022).

Property Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5754 lb 4700 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 21.7 ft3 15 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 58.4 ft3 49 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2.1 ft3 0.7 ft3
Towing Capacity 4000 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.6 6.4
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