Audi Q3 e-tron vs Volvo XC40: real-world fuel use
In real life the Audi Q3 e-tron uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel than the Volvo XC40 — about £120 a year at 15,000 km and £1.40/L.
2,240 cars in the data
Audi Q3 e-tron3.7×the official figure
Official
1.5
Real world
5.6
0510 L/100 km
64,962 cars in the data
Volvo XC402.9×the official figure
Official
2.1
Real world
6.2
0510 L/100 km
| Audi Q3 e-tron | Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Real fuel use (L/100 km) | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Official fuel use (L/100 km) | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Gap vs official | 3.7× | 2.9× |
| Distance with engine off | 29% | 22% |
| Real CO2 from fuel (g/km) | 129 | 142 |
| Official electric range (km) | 57 | 46 |
| Average kerb weight (kg) | 1,815 | 1,812 |
| Cars in the data | 2,240 | 64,962 |
Bold = better. Source: EEA OBFCM real-world data, reporting year 2024, CC BY 4.0.
Which one is cheaper to run?
On fuel alone, the Audi Q3 e-tron comes out ahead for the average owner. Your own result depends mostly on how often you charge. Owners drive the Audi Q3 e-tron 29% of the time with the engine off, and the Volvo XC40 22%. Run the calculator with your own driving.