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

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…) has a starting price of €61000, compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…), which starts at €59590.

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 100 km/h.

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-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2023-…).