Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Volvo EC40: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron costs about $4,716 less
That's $66 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro✓ $1,780/moTrue cost
EC40 Black Edition Ultra Twin Motor$1,845/moTrue cost
2026 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tronClosest matching trim: Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro
Sticker (MSRP)$73,450
+$13,709→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$87,159
+ running costs→↓− $25,398 resale
True cost$1,780/moA month to own, after resale
2026 Volvo EC40Closest matching trim: EC40 Black Edition Ultra Twin Motor
Sticker (MSRP)$75,850
+$14,289→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$90,139
+ running costs→↓− $26,228 resale
True cost$1,845/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $73,450 | $75,850 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $2,400 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $3,682 | $3,919 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $237 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $10,027 | $10,370 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $343 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $87,159 | $90,139 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $2,980 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | ✓ $3,615 | $3,632 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $17 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $18,675 | $19,005 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $330 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | ✓ $9,186 | $10,204 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $1,018 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $17,279 | $17,906 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $627 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $17,551 | $18,126 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $575 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$25,398 | ✓ −$26,228 | EC40 by $830 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $128,158 | $132,875 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $4,717 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $1,780/mo | $1,845/mo | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $65 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $1,820/mo | $1,889/mo | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $69 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | 4 | — |
| Towing, lb | — | 2,000 | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | 480 | — |
| Range, km (winter about 70%) | 404 (283) | ✓ 431 (302) | — |
| Length | — | 4.44 m | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 35% | 35% | — |
| US crash test | ✓ 5★ | Not rated yet | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Towing, lb
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Range, km (winter about 70%)
Length
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $2,400.