Volvo EX40 vs Audi A5 Avant Petrol: running cost in Denmark
At 15.000 km/year charging at home, a Volvo EX40 costs about 4.931 kr./year to run versus 18.323 kr. for a Audi A5 Avant Petrol — a saving of about 13.392 kr./year.
| Car | Type | Per 100 km | Per year | Cheapest setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo EX40 | EV | 33 kr. | 4.931 kr. | Cheapest to run |
| Audi A5 Avant Petrol | Petrol | 122 kr. | 18.323 kr. | — |
Assumptions: 15.000 km/year, home charging, electricity 1,72 kr./kWh, petrol 17,45 kr./L, 90% charge efficiency.
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Summary
Over a year at 15.000 km, the Volvo EX40 works out about 13.392 kr. cheaper to run than the Audi A5 Avant Petrol — roughly 73% less. Per 100 km that's 33 kr. versus 122 kr.. The more you drive, the bigger the gap: at 25.000 km/year it's about 22.320 kr.. These are energy running costs only — not purchase price, insurance or servicing — on illustrative Danish prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Volvo EX40 cheaper to run than a Audi A5 Avant Petrol in Denmark?
- Yes — at 15.000 km/year charging at home, the Volvo EX40 costs about 4.931 kr./year versus 18.323 kr. for the Audi A5 Avant Petrol, roughly 13.392 kr. (73%) less.
- How much does switching save at 25.000 km/year?
- At 25.000 km/year the Volvo EX40 costs about 8.218 kr. against 30.537 kr. for the Audi A5 Avant Petrol — about 22.320 kr. a year.
- What's included in these running costs?
- Energy only: electricity at 1,72 kr./kWh and petrol at 17,45 kr./L, with 90% charging efficiency and 15.000 km/year. Purchase price, insurance and servicing aren't included, and prices are illustrative.