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Audi SQ6 e-tron vs Volvo EX90 (2024-2025)
Selected trimStandard365 mi · 100 kWh · £87,650
Selected trimTwin Motor 111kWh · 2024-25Change trim374 mi · 111 kWh · £96,255
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi SQ6 e-tron leads on motorway range, while the Volvo EX90 leads on family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi SQ6 e-tron if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
Choose the Volvo EX90 (2024-2025) if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Volvo EX90 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Audi
5.3
Volvo
4.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeAudi
Audi
7.4
Volvo
6.8
FamilyVolvo
Audi
7.7
Volvo
8.6
Charging
Audi
8.3
Volvo
8
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Twin Motor 111kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £87,650 (better) | £96,255 |
| Official range | 365 miles | 374 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 514 L (better) | 324 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min (better) | 22 min |
| 0-62 mph | 4.3 sec (better) | 5.5 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi SQ6 e-tron
Volvo EX90
Length
Audi SQ6 e-tron4,771mm-266mm
Volvo EX905,037mm
Width
Audi SQ6 e-tron1,965mm
Volvo EX901,964mm-1mm
Height
Audi SQ6 e-tron1,702mm-42mm
Volvo EX901,744mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Twin Motor 111kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,771 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,965 mm | 1,964 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,113 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m | 12 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 435 mm spare | 436 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Twin Motor 111kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 926 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 514 L (better) | 324 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1517 L | 2082 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 46 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 2,200 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi SQ6 e-tron
- 365 mile WLTP range, longer than 80% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 270 kW, faster than 85% of SUVs in our catalogue.
Volvo EX90
- 374 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- At 5,037 mm, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 250 kW, faster than 80% of SUVs in our catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi SQ6 e-tron Base |  Volvo EX90 Twin Motor 111kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.77m | 5.04m+266mm |
| Width | 1.97m | 1.96m-1mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.11m |
| Height | 1.70m | 1.74m+42mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.98m+86mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 514L (better) | 324L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1517L | 2082L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 46L |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 926mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.1m | 12m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,350kg (better) | 2,725kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 2,200kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh | 111kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 365 mi | 374 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW (better) | 250kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £87,650 (better) | £96,255 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2024–2025 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Twin Motor 111kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 365 miles | 374 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 304 miles | 312 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min (better) | 22 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW (better) | 250 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 100 kWh | 107 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Twin Motor 111kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.3 sec (better) | 5.5 sec |
| Power | 381 kW (better) | 300 kW |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 670 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi SQ6 e-tron Base
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant92%
Vulnerable Road Users81%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Volvo EX90 Twin Motor 111kWh
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Twin Motor 111kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Volvo EX90 worth the extra £8,605 over the Audi SQ6 e-tron?
The Volvo EX90 costs £8,605 more than the Audi SQ6 e-tron. For that premium it adds 2 more seats (7 versus 5). The Audi SQ6 e-tron is not just cheaper - it also offers 190 litres more boot space, 81 kW more power and a 1.2s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Volvo EX90 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi SQ6 e-tron or the Volvo EX90?
The Audi SQ6 e-tron is £8,605 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £184 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Audi SQ6 e-tron comes out roughly £8,685 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi SQ6 e-tron and Volvo EX90 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 304 miles for the Audi SQ6 e-tron and 312 miles for the Volvo EX90 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 21-22 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi SQ6 e-tron or the Volvo EX90?
The two are within 1 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 436 mm of total clearance for the Volvo EX90 and about 435 mm of total clearance for the Audi SQ6 e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi SQ6 e-tron or the Volvo EX90?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi SQ6 e-tron and 84% for the Volvo EX90. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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