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Volvo EC40 vs Audi A6 e-tron Avant comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 55,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Audi A6 e-tron Avant?

Volvo EC40 vs Audi A6 e-tron Avant: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • slightly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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  • slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo EC40 is slightly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,708 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers moderately more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 131 km more than the Volvo EC40.

A6 e-tron Avant

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 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 EC40 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 clearly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

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, Volvo EC40 is marginally lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers somewhat more boot space – 502 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries somewhat more – 500 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is decisively 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
502 L
Length
-
Length
4,928 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
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Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
470 - 500 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
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Audi
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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