Audi Q4 e-tron vs Volvo ES90

The Audi Q4 e-tron starts from $84,900 before on-road costs, while the Volvo ES90 opens at $88,880. That makes the Audi Q4 e-tron the more affordable entry point by $3,980.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $93,390 and $97,768 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Audi Q4 e-tron and Volvo ES90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q4 e-tron packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Volvo ES90.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 9 in the Volvo ES90.

The Audi Q4 e-tron features a 11.6-inch touchscreen, while the Volvo ES90 gets a 14.5-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q4 e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Volvo ES90. The Volvo ES90 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q4 e-tron gets leather upholstery while the Volvo ES90 offers nordico fabric. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 4-zone in the Volvo ES90.

The Audi Q4 e-tron uses a Electric producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed (two-stage planetary) to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Volvo ES90 responds with a Electric making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Volvo ES90 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q4 e-tron is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82kWh (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 92kWh (Volvo ES90), giving WLTP ranges of 470km and 554km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 300kW (Volvo ES90).

The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 412mm shorter than the Volvo ES90 at 5,000mm (3,102mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo ES90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 424L in the Volvo ES90, giving the Audi Q4 e-tron a 96L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo ES90 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo ES90). Both match on warranty length.