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Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron vs Volvo EX90
Selected trimStandard372 mi · 100 kWh · £90,150
Selected trimSingle MotorChange trim351 mi · 92 kWh · £80,160
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron leads on motorway range and running costs, while the Volvo EX90 leads on family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.3p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Volvo EX90 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 Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron 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
7.6
Volvo
4.3
FamilyVolvo
Audi
7.5
Volvo
8.6
Charging
Audi
8.3
Volvo
8.3
Too close to call
Cost Per MileAudi
Audi
3.2
Volvo
1.6
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 Sportback e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £90,150 | £80,160 (better) |
| Official range | 372 miles (better) | 351 miles |
| Boot space | 511 L (better) | 324 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min (better) | 22 min |
| 0-62 mph | 4.3 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron
Volvo EX90
Length
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron4,771mm-266mm
Volvo EX905,037mm
Width
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron1,965mm
Volvo EX901,964mm-1mm
Height
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron1,680mm-64mm
Volvo EX901,744mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,680 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 Sportback e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 926 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 511 L (better) | 324 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1373 L | 2082 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 46 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron
- 372 mile WLTP range, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 270 kW, faster than 85% of SUVs in our catalogue.
Volvo EX90
- At 5,037 mm, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 350 kW, faster than 95% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- 2,985 mm wheelbase, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron Base |  Volvo EX90 Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.77m | 5.04m+266mm |
| Width | 1.97m | 1.96m-1mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.11m |
| Height | 1.68m | 1.74m+64mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.98m+86mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 511L (better) | 324L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1373L | 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) | 2,555kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 92kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 372 mi (better) | 351 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW | 350kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £90,150 | £80,160 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 372 miles (better) | 351 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 309 miles (better) | 246 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min (better) | 22 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 185 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 100 kWh (better) | 88 kWh |
| 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 Sportback e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.3 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
| Power | 380 kW (better) | 245 kW |
| Torque | 580 Nm (better) | 480 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Volvo EX90
Single Motor
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Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi SQ6 Sportback 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 Single Motor
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 Sportback e-tronBase | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron worth the extra £9,990 over the Volvo EX90?
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron costs £9,990 more than the Volvo EX90. For that premium it adds 187 litres more boot space, 135 kW more power and a 2.5s quicker 0-62mph time. The Volvo EX90 is not just cheaper - it also offers 80 kW faster peak rapid charging and 2 more seats (7 versus 5). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron or the Volvo EX90?
The Volvo EX90 is £9,990 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 Volvo EX90 comes out roughly £9,910 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 Sportback e-tron and Volvo EX90 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 309 miles for the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron and 246 miles for the Volvo EX90 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron goes roughly 63 miles further between charging stops. 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 Sportback 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 Sportback e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi SQ6 Sportback 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 Sportback 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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