Audi Q5 Sportback vs Volvo XC40 Recharge (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$300

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

Q5 Sportback S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro vs XC40 Recharge Core RWD
Measure	Q5 Sportback	XC40 Recharge	Winner
MSRP + destination	$53,495	$53,795	About the same
Horsepower	261 hp	N/A	N/A
Torque	273 lb-ft	N/A	N/A
MPG combined	25 mpg	26 mpg	XC40 Recharge
Cargo, max	51.9 cu ft	57.5 cu ft	XC40 Recharge
Cargo, seats up	24.7 cu ft	16.0 cu ft	Q5 Sportback
Rear legroom	38.0 in	36.1 in	Q5 Sportback
Front legroom	40.9 in	40.9 in	About the same
Length	184.6 in	174.8 in	Not scored
Width	74.5 in	73.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,913 lb to 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	7.1 in	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 S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro $52,200	XC40 Recharge Core RWD $52,500	$300
XC40 Recharge Core RWD $52,500	Q5 Sportback S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro $52,200	$300

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same 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: XC40 Recharge wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.