Audi Q7 vs. Volvo XC90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90.
When we compare the Audi Q7's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q7 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q7's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC90 is a better car than the Audi Q7.
Pricing: For a new model, the Audi Q7's price is between $65,266 and $77,357, with the Volvo XC90 priced between $58,080 and $74,643.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q7 loses 58.5 percent of its value and the Volvo XC90 loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the Volvo XC90 retains 4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q7.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q7 is 8.0 out of 10 while the Volvo XC90's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q7 being ranked 11 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Volvo XC90 being ranked 9 out of 29. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Audi Q7 is ranked 15 and the Volvo XC90 is ranked 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q7 is 8.1 out of 10. For the Volvo XC90 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Volvo XC90 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q7’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Volvo XC90 base engine makes 247 horsepower. The Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 515 miles. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles.This gives the Volvo XC90 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi Q7 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Volvo XC90 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
Overview
What may seem like a huge price advantage for the Volvo XC90 is partially offset by the Audi Q7's standard all-wheel drive. Still, a comparably equipped new XC90 costs thousands less than the Q7. The XC90 features conservative Scandinavian design, both inside and out, whereas the Q7's exterior styling is sharper, and the interior emphasizes technology. While both SUVs have comfortable seating for seven across three rows, Volvo's seats are legendary for their comfort and support. The Q7's touchscreen infotainment system is a bit more user-friendly and responsive. Both SUVs come with a standard hands-free power liftgate, but the XC90 offers significantly more cargo space. Audi has a significant performance advantage with the SQ7 and its 500-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V8. The Q7 can tow more, as well. The Q7's suspension is tuned for athletic handling, whereas the XC90 emphasizes comfort and smoothness. The XC90 is much more fuel-efficient than the Q7 and even offers a plug-in hybrid powertrain that provides 18 miles of all-electric range.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$65,266 - $77,357
Starting MSRP:
$60,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$86,386
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$58,700 - $129,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$58,080 - $74,643
Starting MSRP:
$56,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$73,757
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$73,757 - $73,757
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,747
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
120
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$64,068
Price Range:
$56,839 - $72,351
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
928
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,715
# Good or Great Deals:
180
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$35,864
Depreciation %:
59.3%
Resale Value $:
$24,636
Residual Value %:
40.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
56.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.3% - 59.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$31,258
Depreciation %:
55.2%
Resale Value $:
$25,342
Residual Value %:
44.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
12.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Audi Q7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
64 out of / 68Volvo XC90 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 22Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 22Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
37 out of / 59Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
47 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi Q7 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
B5 Core Bright Theme, B5 Plus Bright Theme, B6 Core Bright Theme, B6 Plus Bright Theme 6P, B6 Plus Bright Theme 7P, B6 Ultimate Bright Theme 6P, B6 Ultimate Bright Theme 7P
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 515 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 508 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4949 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4589 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Waitomo Blue Metallic
Brown
Tamarind Brown Metallic
Gold
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Saiga Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Pando Gray
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Blonde in Blonde/Charcoal Interior
