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Audi A6 Avant vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Volvo EC40?

Audi A6 Avant vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • a bit lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

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  • barely cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo EC40 is barely cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,180 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 484 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

EC40

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 Volvo EC40 offers a bit more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers a bit more torque with 670 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is a bit lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers a bit more boot space – 503 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries clearly more – 570 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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 A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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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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Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 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
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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