Volvo C40 Recharge vs BMW iX1 vs Audi Q5

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo C40 Recharge, BMW iX1 and Audi Q5. The Volvo C40 Recharge price is Rs. 62.95 Lakh, BMW iX1 price is Rs. 66.90 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh. The Audi Q5 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Q5 provides the mileage of 13.4 kmpl.

C40 Recharge vs iX1 vs Q5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C40 Recharge	iX1	Q5
Price	Rs. 62.95 Lakh	Rs. 66.90 Lakh	Rs. 65.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	-	1984 cc
Power	408 bhp	-	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Petrol

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Volvo C40 Recharge

E80

Rs. 62.95 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

Rs. 66.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 65.51 Lakh

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Volvo C40 Recharge

E80

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS
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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180		240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.7	5.6	6.1
Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable		1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		Electric	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	408 bhp		261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	660 Nm	494 Nm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance		308 bhp, 494 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			13.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	530	417	943
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable		Turbocharged
Battery	78 kWh, Lithium Ion, 500 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	66.4 kWh, Lithium Ion, 66.4 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double wishbone	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension		Five-link	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R19	R18	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	R18	235 / 55 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1		2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Recycled Material	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Charcoal Insert/Sky Blue Insert		Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium		Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds			Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count			30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen		LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer			Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.7	10.1
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	12	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger			Optional
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Onyx Black	Black Sapphire Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
Fjord Blue	Storm Bay Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Fusion Red	Space Silver Metallic	Manhattan Gray Metallic
Sage Green		Glacier White
Cloud Blue
Vapour Grey
Silver Dawn
Crystal White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

12 Ratings

4.6/5

5 Ratings

4.0/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.9Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.9Performance	5.0Performance
	4.5Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Volvo C40 Recharge E80

The driving experience was top-notch. This car is a paradise for driving lovers. Looks are stunning and can attract all other travelers on the road. Best class and comfort in this segment.

Audi Q5 Review

1. Very good 2. Excellent 3. It has a very beautiful look and it is a very good performance. 4. Service on every 6 months and its maintenance is high in cost. 5. Very shiny and smooth

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C40 Recharge vs iX1 vs Q5 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo C40 Recharge, BMW iX1 and Audi Q5?

Volvo C40 Recharge price is Rs. 62.95 Lakh, BMW iX1 price is Rs. 66.90 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh. Hence Volvo C40 Recharge is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Volvo C40 Recharge vs BMW iX1 vs Audi Q5

Length (mm)	4440	4500	4682
Width (mm)	1873	1845	1893
Height (mm)	1591	1612	1655
Wheelbase (mm)	2702	2692	2827

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	413	490	520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)			70

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit			Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips			Silver

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	8	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	160000	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3		2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Unlimited