Audi Q4 e-tron vs Volvo EX30
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 74
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 25 Jun 2026, price 28 Oct 2026
Audi Q4 e-tron
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$84,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 210kW
- Energy use
- 17.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 520L
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Volvo EX30
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 200kW
- Energy use
- 16.6 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 318L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 74
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$84,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$49,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q4 e-tron 45 e-tron
$84,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $369 a week in repayments ($84,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo EX30 Plus Single Motor
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 28 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $208 a week in repayments ($49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volvo EX30 starts $34,910 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo EX30 at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q4 e-tronDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Audi Q4 e-tron at 5 stars (2021) and the Volvo EX30 at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 88% for the Volvo EX30, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q4 e-tron, against 5 on the Volvo EX30.
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 6 in the Volvo EX30.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q4 e-tron and 5 on the Volvo EX30.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q4 e-tron
None open on our record
Volvo EX30
- REC-006745 · published 19 Oct 2026The front seat head restraints may not have been manufactured to specifications.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2026
- REC-006633 · published 26 Jun 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, some of the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006551 · published 26 Feb 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- 2 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
77kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 175kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 175kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
49kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 153kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 153kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q4 e-tron features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q4 e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX30. The Volvo EX30 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front 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 synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
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 EX30 responds with a Electric making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.
The Audi Q4 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX30 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 82kWh (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 69kWh (Volvo EX30), giving WLTP ranges of 470km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 153kW (Volvo EX30).
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 355mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q4 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Audi Q4 e-tron a 202L advantage.
For towing, the Volvo EX30 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo EX30's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Audi Q4 e-tron costs about $835 a year (17.4 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX30 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $38 a year less for the Volvo EX30.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q4 e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q4 e-tron: more power (210kW against 200kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 318L).
The Volvo EX30: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $84,900), the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 1,000kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($797 a year against $835).
The Verdict
Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 74
The Volvo EX30 scores 76 to the Audi Q4 e-tron's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Volvo EX30 ahead by 11 points), energy efficiency (Volvo EX30 ahead by 5 points), practicality (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 5 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX30 costs about $38 less (16.6 kWh/100km against 17.4 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron, 318L in the Volvo EX30.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo EX30 at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q4 e-tronDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q4 e-tron and Volvo EX30?
The Volvo EX30 is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q4 e-tron by $34,910.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Audi Q4 e-tron has the most range at 524km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Audi Q4 e-tron accepts the highest DC charging at up to 175kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q4 e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021) and Volvo EX30 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi Q4 e-tron has the largest boot at 520L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Volvo EX30 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,600kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi Q4 e-tron makes the most power at 210kW. The Volvo EX30 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.3s.
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