Volvo C40 Recharge vs. Audi Q4 e-tron
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo C40 Recharge and Audi Q4 e-tron 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 Volvo C40 Recharge and the Audi Q4 e-tron.
In comparing the Volvo C40 Recharge's and the Audi Q4 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Volvo C40 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and base engine power. The Audi Q4 e-tron has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Volvo C40 Recharge's and the Audi Q4 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Volvo C40 Recharge is a better car than the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Pricing: A used 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge ranges from $56,390 to $61,324 while a used 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron is priced between $40,649 to $64,906. For a new model, the Volvo C40 Recharge's price is between $56,622 and $62,339, with the Audi Q4 e-tron priced between $56,900 and $66,432.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo C40 Recharge loses 61.3 percent of its value and the Audi Q4 e-tron loses 68.9 percent of its value. This means the Volvo C40 Recharge retains 7.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo C40 Recharge’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the Audi Q4 e-tron base engine makes 201 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo C40 Recharge and Audi Q4 e-tron are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q4 e-tron has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Audi Q4 e-tron has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$56,622 - $62,339
Starting MSRP:
$53,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$58,979
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,990 - $78,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$56,900 - $66,432
Starting MSRP:
$49,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$74,909
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$49,800 - $92,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$59,944
Price Range:
$56,390 - $61,324
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$55,976
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,827 - $62,714
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,027
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$56,573
Price Range:
$40,649 - $64,906
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$71,297
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$56,573 - $93,998
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
175
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,394
# Good or Great Deals:
19
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$33,965
Depreciation %:
63.4%
Resale Value $:
$19,635
Residual Value %:
36.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
67.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
53.3% - 68.2%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$35,180
Depreciation %:
70.6%
Resale Value $:
$14,620
Residual Value %:
29.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57.1% - 71.4%
Volvo C40 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi Q4 e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo C40 Recharge
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q4 e-tron
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 128.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 134.5
Volvo C40 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
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24 out of / 44Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
26 out of / 27Ranking
27 out of / 44Ranking
28 out of / 44Ranking
39 out of / 44Ranking
39 out of / 44Audi Q4 e-tron Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 44Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
22 out of / 27Ranking
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23 out of / 27Ranking
31 out of / 44Ranking
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39 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Volvo C40 Recharge Trim Levels
Core, Plus, Twin Core, Twin Plus, Twin Ultimate, Ultimate
Audi Q4 e-tron Trim Levels
Premium 40, Premium Plus 40, quattro Premium 50, quattro Premium 55, quattro Premium Plus 50, quattro Premium Plus 55, quattro Prestige 50, quattro Prestige 55
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp
Torque:
310 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp
Torque:
228 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
297 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD, RWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
265 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
76.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
24.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4497 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4674 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
64.7 inches
Length:
180.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Cloud Blue / Fjord Blue Metallic
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White Metallic
Gray
Pebble Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal City Weave / Charcoal Fusion
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Beige
Parchment Beige w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Brown
Santos Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
