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

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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 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) for as low as $22780, while the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) begins at $25950.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro
Years of Production 2021-2022 2020-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Belgium Belgium, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (Used) $22780 $25950
GCC Score 6.3 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 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro
Range (EPA) 226 mi 218 mi
Range (WLTP) 279 mi 281 mi
Range (GCC) 225 mi 218 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78 kWh 95 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 86.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 33.3 kWh/100 mi 39.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3 mi/kWh 2.52 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.4 4.1

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

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

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 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro
Length 174.8 in 193 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80.1 in 86.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.7 in 76.2 in
Height 62.8 in 63.6 in
Wheelbase 106.4 in 115.3 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 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4700 lb 5754 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 15 ft3 21.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 49 ft3 58.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.7 ft3 2.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 4000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 7.6
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