USA EV Comparison: Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor vs Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) has a starting price of $55495, compared to the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…), which starts at $58200.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) maxes out at 175 kW.

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

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) has a longer body, while the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…), but the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…).