Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Volvo EX40
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores higher, 71 vs 68
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 27 Sep 2026, price 25 Jun 2026
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
20 of 27 standard · 5 optional · 2 no dataFrom
$97,935
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 185kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 511L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 68, but the Volvo EX40 is $27,945 cheaper
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Volvo EX40
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$69,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 185kW
- Energy use
- 19 kWh/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 536L
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$97,935RRP
- with the Volvo EX40's standard kit: at least $97,935 (2 options priced only inside packages; 2 with no data, not charged)
2 added options
- Head-Up Display: priced only inside the Premium package (option code WA7)
- Premium Audio: priced only inside the Premium package (option code WA7)
$69,990RRP
- 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 Q6 Sportback e-tron Sportback
$97,935
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$110,548 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $488 a week in repayments ($110,548 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo EX40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range
$69,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $300 a week in repayments ($69,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volvo EX40 starts $27,945 lower on RRP.
The Volvo EX40 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
Matching the Volvo EX40's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, and 2 are priced only inside packages whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
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
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$300/wk(≈$1,302/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo EX40 at $69,990 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 Volvo EX40Driva 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's published record does not give the Volvo EX40 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 5 on the Volvo EX40.
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 Q6 Sportback e-tron
None open on our record
Volvo EX40
None open on our record
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
75.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 225kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 225kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
78kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 200kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 200kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX40 gets a 9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX40. The Volvo EX40 counters with head-up display and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo EX40 offers textile/leather blend. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 2-zone in the Volvo EX40.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron uses a Electric producing 185kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.
The Volvo EX40 responds with a Electric making 185kW and 420Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.
Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX40 is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 83kWh (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron) vs 82kWh (Volvo EX40), giving WLTP ranges of 493km and 520km. DC fast charging peaks at 225kW (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron) vs 200kW (Volvo EX40).
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 331mm longer than the Volvo EX40 at 4,440mm (2,702mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 536L in the Volvo EX40, giving the Volvo EX40 a 25L advantage.
For towing, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 EX40's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.4 m against 11.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX40).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg).
The Volvo EX40: the lower starting price ($69,990 against $97,935) and the bigger boot with the seats up (536L against 511L).
The Verdict
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores higher, 71 vs 68
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores 71 to the Volvo EX40's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron ahead by 21 points), technology (Volvo EX40 ahead by 13 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$300/wk(≈$1,302/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo EX40 at $69,990 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 Volvo EX40Driva 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 Q6 Sportback e-tron and Volvo EX40?
The Volvo EX40 is the cheapest at $69,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron by $27,945.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Volvo EX40 has the most range at 520km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron accepts the highest DC charging at up to 225kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Volvo EX40, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Volvo EX40 has the largest boot at 536L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
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