Volvo C40 Recharge vs Audi Q3 Sportback

Should you buy Volvo C40 Recharge or Audi Q3 Sportback? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Volvo C40 Recharge price starts at Rs 59 Lakh ex-showroom for E80 (Electric) and Audi Q3 Sportback price starts Rs 56.24 Lakh ex-showroom for 40TFSI Quattro (Petrol).

C40 Recharge Vs Q3 Sportback

Key Highlights	Volvo C40 Recharge	Audi Q3 Sportback
On Road Price	Rs.62,08,972^*	Rs.65,73,137^*
Range (km)	530	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	78	-
Charging Time	27Min (150 kW DC)	-

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Volvo C40 Recharge
Rs59 Lakh^*
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Audi Q3 Sportback
Rs56.94 Lakh^*
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Volvo C40 Recharge
E80
59 Lakh^*
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Audi Q3 Sportback
Bold Edition
56.94 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	E80	Bold Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.62,08,972^*	Rs.65,73,137^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,18,179/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,25,119/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,45,972	Rs.2,48,797
User Rating	4.8 Based on 4 Reviews	4.1 Based on 45 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.47/km	-

Basic Information

E80

Bold Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.62,08,972^*

Rs.65,73,137^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,18,179/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,25,119/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,45,972

Rs.2,48,797

User Rating

4.8

Based on 4 Reviews

4.1

Based on 45 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.47/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	40 TFSI quattro
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1984
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	27Min (150 kW DC)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	78	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	402.30bhp	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	660Nm	320Nm@1500-4100rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Range (km)	530 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	8 Hours	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	27Min (150 kW)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Charging Options	11 kW AC \| 150 kW DC	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

40 TFSI quattro

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1984

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	10.14
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	14.93
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	180	220
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage City (kmpl)

10.14

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

14.93

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	220
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.7	7.3
Tyre Size	235/50 R19	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Steering Type

Electric

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Top Speed (Kmph)

180

220

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4440	4518
Width (mm)	1873	2022
Height (mm)	1591	1558
Wheel Base (mm)	2080	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1641	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1595
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	413	380
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Clean zone (Air Purifier),Humidity Sensors,Fixed Panaromic Sun Roof,Automatically died inner and exterior mirror,Front tread plated metal recharge,Parking ticket holder,Waste bin in front of armrest,Glove box curry hook,Suede textile/Microtech Upholstery,Power adjustable driver seat with mamory,Power adjustable passenger seat,4 way power adjustable lumbar support,Mechanicle Cushion Extenshion Front seat,Mechanicle release fold 2nd row rear seat,Power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Luggage space in front,Foldable floor hatchs with grocery bag holder,Warning Triabgle,First aid kit,Connector EU type+ Quickcharge,Cord plug m type 2 Mode 2	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Decore Topography back lit decore,Illuminated vanity mirror in sunvisor LH / RH side,Artificial leather steering wheel with unl deco inlay 3 spoke,sport,Gearlever knob,Interior illumination high level,Parking ticket holder,Glovebox curry hook,Tunnel console high gloss black ash tray lid,Charcoal roof colour interior,Interior Motion Sensor for alarm,Key remote control,Tempered glass side & rear windows,31.24 cms (12.3 inch) driver display,Carpet kit textile,Power Opreted tailgate	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Onyx BlackFjord BlueSilver DawnCrystal WhiteVapour GreySage GreenFusion RedCloud Blue+3 MoreC40 Recharge Colours	Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	No	No
Trunk Opener	Remote	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	BEV grill colour coordinated convert mesh,High gloss black décor side window,,Handle side door body colour keyless and illumination,Black rear view mirror covers,Retractable rear view mirror,Pixle technology headlights,EBL flashing brake light and hazard warning,Foglight in front,Temporary Sparewheel,Jack,Warning Triabgle	-
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	235/50 R19	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Onyx BlackFjord BlueSilver DawnCrystal WhiteVapour Grey+3 MoreC40 Recharge Colours

Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
E-Manual	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
Crash Notification	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10"
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	10
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	Harmon kardon premium sound system,Remote cuntrol button in steering wheel,22.86cms (9 inch) centre display with touch screen,2 USB Type-c connectors front,Digital service pack,Android based google assisted infotainment system,Volvo on call,with Telematic ca Module,Apple car play with wire,Speech funcion,Inductive charging for smartphone	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Savan, Spotyfy, Etc.	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Volvo C40 Recharge
- Looks sporty yet distinctive
- Insanely quick and fun to drive thanks to 408PS dual motors
- Comfortable ride quality for our roads
- Has almost all the features one would expect
- ADAS works well despite illegible road markings
Audi Q3 Sportback
- Sportier styling than the Q3 thanks to coupe-SUV styling
- Big boot space which can be increased with flat-folding rear seats
- Comfortable ride quality
- Engaging and fun to drive 2-litre TSI and 7-speed DSG combination
- Compact dimensions make it easier to drive around the city
- Practical enough for a family of four people

Volvo C40 Recharge
- Space saver eats into the small 413-litre boot
- Small rear window means view is almost non existent
Audi Q3 Sportback
- Could have looked even better with brighter colour options and flashier wheels
- Features like ventilated front seats with memory function and 360-degree camera still missing
- No diesel engine on offer like its rivals

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