Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo EX40
The Volvo EX40 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Audi Q8 e-tron leads on cargo space.
SUV
2025 Audi Q8 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
59/100#64 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EX40
1 of 10 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026
64/100#54 of 87 · Everyday
Volvo EX40 is cheaper by $18,255
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q8 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tronEX40Volvo EX40
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+24 mi· 9%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row5 min faster· 15%
- Cargo space- best on this row+12.5 cu ft· 78%
- Power- best on this row+115 kW· 62%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row11.1 kWh/100 mi faster· 26%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 15%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Volvo EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Battery (gross) | version: Twin Motor Performance | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Top speed | version: EX40 Core, Single Motor Extended Range, Electric (2027) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Twin Motor Performance Electric | |
| Weight | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: EX40 Plus, Twin Motor, Electric | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q8 e-tronVolvo EX40
Range
7983Charging
4461Performance
no data92Practicality
9067
How much is each in the US?
- 2025 quattro (20 inch wheels)
- $74,800
Volvo EX40
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026 - Price checked Aug 13, 2026 - it may be out of date
volvocars.com- Single Motor Extended Range
- $56,545
- Twin Motor
- $58,295
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Volvo EX40EX40
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Volvo EX40
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- 272 miEPA
- Volvo EX40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 24 mi
Which charges faster?
Volvo EX40EX40
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EX40
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- 5 min
Fast-charge peak
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Volvo EX40
- 140 kWversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Which is cheaper to buy?
Volvo EX40EX40
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Volvo EX40
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- $18,255
Where next
- Volvo EX40Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Audi Q8 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 29 sources
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