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Audi A5 Sportback vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Volvo EC40?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Volvo EC40

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  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A5 Sportback is moderately cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,334 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 475 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers visibly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers slightly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is somewhat lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers moderately more boot space – 404 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries moderately more – 530 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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