Audi Q5 Sportback vs Volvo EX40 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,545

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Q5 Sportback TFSI Premium AWD vs EX40 Plus RWD
Measure	Q5 Sportback	EX40	Winner
MSRP + destination	$56,395	$57,940	Q5 Sportback
Horsepower	268 hp	248 hp	Q5 Sportback
Torque	295 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	EX40
MPG or MPGe	24 mpg	106 MPGe	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$1,600	$647	EX40
EV range	N/A	296 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	53.1 cu ft to 57.1 cu ft	57.5 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	27.6 cu ft	16.0 cu ft	Q5 Sportback
Rear legroom	38.0 in	36.1 in	Q5 Sportback
Front legroom	40.6 in to 40.9 in	40.9 in	N/A
Length	185.7 in	174.8 in	Not scored
Width	74.8 in	73.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,376 lb	N/A	N/A
Towing	4,400 lb	N/A	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	6.9 in	N/A
0-60 mph	5.8 s tested	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Q5 Sportback TFSI Premium AWD $55,100	EX40 Single Motor Extended Range RWD Plus $55,150	$50
EX40 Plus RWD $55,150	Q5 Sportback TFSI Premium AWD $55,100	$50

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

EX40 costs $4,175 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: EX40 wins.

Q5 Sportback wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.