Volvo EX40 vs Audi Q3

Should you buy Volvo EX40 or Audi Q3? 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 EX40 price starts at Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for E60 Plus (Electric) and Audi Q3 price starts Rs 51.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Nova (Petrol).

EX40 Vs Q3

Key Highlights	Volvo EX40	Audi Q3
On Road Price	Rs.51,62,097^*	Rs.64,64,824^*
Range (km)	592	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	69	-
Charging Time	28 Min 150 kW	-

Volvo EX40
E60 Plus
49 Lakh^*
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Zenith
55.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	E60 Plus	Zenith
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.51,62,097^*	Rs.64,64,824^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.98,259/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,23,061/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,08,497	Rs.2,45,134
User Rating	4.2 Based on 54 Reviews	4.5 Based on 1 Review
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.17/km	-

Basic Information

Variant

E60 Plus

Zenith

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.51,62,097^*

Rs.64,64,824^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.98,259/month

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Rs.1,23,061/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,08,497

Rs.2,45,134

User Rating

4.2

Based on 54 Reviews

4.5

Based on 1 Review

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.17/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	2.0L TFSI
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1984
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	69	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	237.99bhp	201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	660Nm	320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	592 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	28 Min 150 kW	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking Levels	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Charging Options	15 A Wall Box \| 150 kW DC	Not applicable
Charger Type	15 A Wall Box	Not applicable

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

2.0L TFSI

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1984

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

237.99bhp

201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

660Nm

320Nm@1500-4400rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Range (km)

592 km

Not applicable

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion

Not applicable

Charging Time (D.C)

28 Min 150 kW

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking Levels

Not applicable

Charging Port

CCS-II

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

1-Speed

7-Speed DCT

Drive Type

AWD

Charging Options

15 A Wall Box | 150 kW DC

Not applicable

Charger Type

15 A Wall Box

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electronic
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	229
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.9 s	7.1 s
Tyre Size	F 235/50,R 255/45	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4425	4531
Width (mm)	1873	1859
Height (mm)	1651	1601
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	175	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2923	2681
Front Tread (mm)	1570	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	2205	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	175	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	414	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Power folding rear head restraints, Clean Zone, air purifier, humidity sensor, Driving range up to 418km. When needed, at home or at work can fast-charge from zero to 80% in around 40 minutes. Fast charging DC up to 150 kW under optimal charging conditions., Key remort control High level, Power adjustable Passenger seat,mechanical chudhion extension front seat,mechanical release fold 2nd row rear seat, power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Waste bin in front of armrest,Tunnel console high glos black,One Pedal Drive option, Air Purifier System with PM 2.5 sensor more	- more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front Only
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-died rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	11.9
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sand DuneOnyx BlackFjord BlueCrystal WhiteSage GreenCloud Blue+1 MoreEX40 Colours	Navarra BlueGlacier WhiteMythos BlackSage GreenTambora GreyQ3 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Automatic	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	-	Alloy
Tyre Size	F 235/50,R 255/45	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Safety Airbags	-	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Curtain

Safety

ADAS
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes

ADAS

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	12.8
Android Auto	Yes	Wireless
Apple Car Play	Yes	Wireless
No. of Speakers	8	12
Additional Features	Google Assistant, Google Play, Google Maps, 250W High Performing Sound System,12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function,, App Store or Google Play, more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Volvo EX40
- Classy and understated styling
- Top-notch interior quality
- Loaded with comfort, convenience and safety features
- Hair-raising performance makes it a delight to drive
Audi Q3
- Fun 204PS 2.0-litre turbo engine + quattro all-wheel drive delivers driving pleasure.
- Value: panoramic sunroof, 3-zone climate control, leatherette upholstery available as standard.
- Comfortable ride quality, great highway stability. Built for roadtrips.

Volvo EX40
- ADAS features can be tricky to operate in Indian traffic conditions
- Spare tyre eats into usable boot space
- Segment-above petrol-powered options available at a similar price
Audi Q3
- No hybrid, diesel or electric powertrain options available.
- Fuel efficiency will be poor in heavy city traffic.
- Strange feature omissions: front seat ventilation, 360° camera are not available.

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