Audi Q4 e-tron vs Volvo EX30 Cross Country

The Audi Q4 e-tron starts from $84,900 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX30 Cross Country opens at $69,990. That makes the Volvo EX30 Cross Country the more affordable entry point by $14,910.

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 $76,989 respectively.

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), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the Audi Q4 e-tron and Volvo EX30 Cross Country hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 88% for the Volvo EX30 Cross Country.

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 6 on the Volvo EX30 Cross Country.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q4 e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX30 Cross Country. The Volvo EX30 Cross Country counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Cross Country counters with its electric setup making 315kW and 543Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 210kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX30 Cross Country is 3.0s 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 Cross Country), giving WLTP ranges of 470km and 417km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 175kW (Volvo EX30 Cross Country).

The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 355mm longer than the Volvo EX30 Cross Country 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 Cross Country, giving the Audi Q4 e-tron a 202L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX30 Cross Country leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 600kg 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 (Volvo EX30 Cross Country). Both match on warranty length.