Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.7 seconds, compared with 7.1 seconds for 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range. 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 has the higher listed output at 286 hp; 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range is rated at 252 hp, a difference of 34 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range at 420 Nm and 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 at 310 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range carries the longer listed range at 540 km, against 535 km for 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40. 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range has the lower recorded consumption at 15.2 kWh/100km; 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 is listed at 16.3 kWh/100km. 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 200 kW, compared with 175 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 520 litres versus 413 litres, a difference of 107 litres. 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range carries the higher towing rating at 1,500 kg, while 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 is listed at 1,200 kg. 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 is 148 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range has the lower listed starting price at $39,200, compared with $50,800 for 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.