2021 Audi e-tron vs. 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Audi e-tron and 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Audi e-tron and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge.
When comparing the 2021 Audi e-tron's and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Audi e-tron has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2021 Audi e-tron and 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Audi e-tron's and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is a better car than the 2021 Audi e-tron.
Pricing: A used 2021 Audi e-tron ranges from $22,228 to $32,495 while a used 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is priced between $21,698 to $39,973.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Audi e-tron loses 70.3 percent of its value and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge loses 63.6 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Audi e-tron.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Audi e-tron and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge makes 402 horsepower. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the e-tron is 10 hours (240V), while the charge time for the XC40 Recharge is 8 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the 2021 Audi e-tron has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 2021 Audi e-tron has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
65900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
53945
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
41990 - 65900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
53990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26960
Price Range:
22228 - 32495
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
26928
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
26895 - 26960
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
128
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
33759
# Good or Great Deals:
85
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27612
Price Range:
21698 - 39973
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
50
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45472
# Good or Great Deals:
38
Audi e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Volvo XC40 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Audi e-tron
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.12121270788257
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
9.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
3.3 - 459.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.1074217110476585
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi e-tron Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 47Ranking
10 out of / 47Ranking
13 out of / 47Ranking
15 out of / 72Ranking
15 out of / 47Ranking
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24 out of / 47Ranking
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31 out of / 47Ranking
37 out of / 47Ranking
42 out of / 72Ranking
44 out of / 47Ranking
46 out of / 72Ranking
52 out of / 72Ranking
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53 out of / 72Ranking
65 out of / 72Volvo XC40 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
10 out of / 47Ranking
17 out of / 47Ranking
19 out of / 47Ranking
23 out of / 47Ranking
23 out of / 47Ranking
26 out of / 47Ranking
27 out of / 72Ranking
31 out of / 72Ranking
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34 out of / 72Ranking
34 out of / 47Ranking
38 out of / 72Ranking
38 out of / 47Ranking
38 out of / 47Ranking
43 out of / 72Ranking
48 out of / 72Ranking
49 out of / 72Ranking
55 out of / 72Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2021 Audi e-tron Trim Levels
quattro Premium, quattro Premium Plus, quattro Prestige
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Trim Levels
Pure Electric P8
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
490 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
486 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
78 / 77 / 78
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
95 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
85 / 72 / 79
Range (city/hwy):
208 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
78 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
28.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
20.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
118.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5699 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
193 inches
Wheelbase:
115.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4741 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Siam Beige Metallic
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Typhoon Gray Metallic
Red
Catalunya Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Stone / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Bursting Blue Metallic
Gray
Thunder Grey Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Not available
