Volvo XC90 Vs. Audi Q7 Comparison
See why the Volvo XC90 should be your next three-row luxury SUV with our Volvo XC90 vs. Audi Q7 comparison guide. As you explore these two class-topping models, you'll find that from a higher safety rating to more efficiency and more features at a more affordable price, the Volvo XC90 effortlessly takes the lead.
Read on to see the differences between Volvo XC90 vs. Audi Q7 SUVs and the advantages you'll enjoy when choosing a new Volvo XC90. To experience all the other finely-tailored details of a Volvo XC90, swing by Volvo Cars West Houston for a test drive.
Volvo XC90 Interior Vs. Audi Q7
Dive into the new Volvo XC90 interior, and you'll find a thoughtfully-designed space that blends the traditional craftsmanship-oriented definition of luxury with all the modern technology that now defines the word. The Audi Q7 interior is nice but, in our opinion, focuses too much on that gadget-based sense of luxury.
A Volvo XC90 can also offer more standard tech at a lower price. For example, the tech-heavy Audi Q7 doesn't have a standard wireless smartphone charge on every trim level; the Volvo XC90 does. The Audi Q7 provides a standard three-zone auto climate control system, while the Volvo XC90 has four standard zones.
Volvo XC90 vs. Audi Q7 features continue this disparity across the other categories, with nuances like the Audi Q7 including a standard sunroof, while the Volvo XC90 provides a standard panoramic moonroof with an intelligent temperature-sensing, auto-closing sunshade.
Both models have benefits like a standard 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, but if you're looking for more luxury value, the new Volvo XC90 will be your winner.
Audi Q7 Vs. Volvo XC90 Performance Specs
When stacked up against the equivalent Volvo XC90 trim levels, the Audi Q7 can fall far behind. Starting with the base-level Volvo XC90 T5 Momentum, you'll get 250 horsepower from a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. The base-level Audi Q7 45 Premium offers 248 horsepower from its 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine, with lower efficiency ratings.
Volvo XC90 vs. Audi Q7 pricing lets you enjoy the extra power and efficiency for a more affordable price.
The Audi Q7 can be upgraded to make 335 horsepower, while the Volvo XC90 can offer 316 horsepower with its T6 powertrain. You'll still find a lower equivalent price and much more efficiency.
With the 5,000-pound Volvo XC90 towing capacity (when properly equipped) letting you use the superior efficiency to its fullest, the Volvo XC90 can take the lead over an Audi Q7.
Volvo XC90 Hybrid Vs. Audi Q7 Hybrid Engine Specs
The Volvo XC90 SUV's dominance reaches its peak when you compare the hybrid Volvo XC90 vs. Audi Q7. The Volvo XC90 Recharge is a plug-in hybrid, while the Audi Q7 only offers mild-hybrid technology. When you choose the Volvo XC90 Recharge, you can take command of up to 455 horsepower; the Audi Q7 tops out at 335 horsepower. With the Volvo XC90 Recharge Extended delivering an EPA-estimated 66 MPGe1, the Audi Q7 can't keep up.
Volvo XC90 Vs. Audi Q7 MPG & Gas Mileage
With that extra power in mind, the Volvo XC90 T5 delivers up to an EPA-estimated 21/30 MPG (city/highway),2 surpassing the EPA-estimated 20/25 MPG (city/highway) of an Audi Q7 45 Premium.2 The Volvo XC90 T6 delivers an EPA-estimated 19/27 MPG (city/highway),2 while the Audi Q7 55 Premium only delivers an EPA-estimated 18/23 MPG (city/highway).2
With the Volvo XC90 Recharge providing incredible efficiency, the Volvo XC90 takes its rightful throne as a fuel-efficiency leader in the three-row luxury SUV segment.
Volvo XC90 Dimensions Vs. Audi Q7
Can an SUV be more agile and more spacious? Compare the Volvo XC90 vs. Audi Q7, and you'll find that the Volvo XC90 indeed can.
Overall, the Volvo XC90 is 4.3-inches shorter and 1.8-inches narrower than the Audi Q7, making city-street commuting an easier task. But, the Audi Q7 only provides a maximum cargo capacity of 69.6 cubic feet; the Volvo XC90 offers you an 85.7 cubic foot maximum cargo capacity.
As you compare their seating spaciousness, you'll notice that the differences between Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7 SUVs are fairly minor. That is until you enter the third-row seats. Volvo XC90 vs. Audi Q7 third-row measurements are a clear win for the Volvo XC90. Specifically, The Audi Q7 only offers 35.9-inches of third-row headroom and 29.2-inches of third-row legroom; a new Volvo XC90 treats third-row passengers to 36.3-inches of headroom and 31.9-inches of legroom.
Volvo XC90 Vs. Audi Q7 Safety
As your family sits in those extra-spacious seats, you'll want to know they're well-protected. Overall, the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 will instill confidence with the latest safety features, but the Volvo XC90 offers a safety-based edge over the Q7. Specifically, the Audi Q7 only offers standard adaptive cruise control with its higher-level trims; every Volvo XC90 includes it as a standard benefit.
Volvo XC90 vs. Audi Q7 standard features tie with lane-keeping assistance, front/rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, a rearview camera, forward-collision mitigation, and many more. But, with exclusive whiplash-reducing seats and the available Volvo Pilot Assist, the Volvo XC90 takes safety further.
Volvo XC90 Vs. Audi Q7 Safety Rating
When put to the test by the IIHS, Volvo XC90 vs. Audi Q7 scoring reveals that the 2022 Volvo XC90 earned the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award while the 2022 Audi Q7 did not receive this coveted ranking.3
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1This is a hybrid plug in vehicle. Since electricity is not measured in gallons, a conversion factor is used to translate the fuel economy into miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent (MPGe). Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe will vary for many reasons, including but not limited to, driving conditions, how and where you drive, how you maintain your vehicle battery-package/condition, and other factors. For more information, including information on MPGe, see www.fueleconomy.gov
2For more information, please visit the official US government source for all fuel economy at www.fueleconomy.gov
3To see full details, please visit: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Volvo/xc90-4-door-suv/2022 and https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/audi/q7-4-door-suv/2022