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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Volvo EX40?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Volvo EX40

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Avant

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.

Volvo EX40 is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,994 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers moderately more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 140 km more than the Volvo EX40.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers slightly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo EX40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers noticeably more torque with 855 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EX40 is marginally lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers slightly more boot space – 502 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is clearly superior overall 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.

from £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 716 km
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4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Marco
24 Jun 2026, 10:14:05

I find them to be two models that aren't comparable,
the Model Y is much longer and wider.
I would choose the Model Y if it were within 4.50 meters in length.

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Bent
16 May 2026, 19:14:01

Stable car and generally good build quality — but I hate the Google and infotainment systems, which both seem designed to irritate the user as much as possible.
I'm looking at a Toyota B4ZX AWD when the lease on my EX40 expires. I need to be able to tow 1,500 kg, but without going broke.

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Volvo EX40

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
45,200 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 e-tron Avant have?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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