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 7.8 seconds for 2025 Volvo XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid. 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 has the higher listed output at 286 hp; 2025 Volvo XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid is rated at 197 hp, a difference of 89 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 at 310 Nm and 2025 Volvo XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid at 300 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
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 520 litres versus 452 litres, a difference of 68 litres. 2025 Volvo XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid carries the higher towing rating at 1,800 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
2025 Volvo XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid has the lower listed starting price at $39,590, compared with $50,800 for 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40. 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.