Volvo XC90 Recharge vs. Audi Q8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo XC90 Recharge and Audi Q8 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 Volvo XC90 Recharge and the Audi Q8.
In comparing the Volvo XC90 Recharge's and the Audi Q8's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC90 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Audi Q8 has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Volvo XC90 Recharge's and the Audi Q8's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC90 Recharge is a better car than the Audi Q8.
Pricing: For a new model, the Volvo XC90 Recharge's price is between $73,113 and $88,677, with the Audi Q8 priced between $79,293 and $93,669.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo XC90 Recharge loses 59.2 percent of its value and the Audi Q8 loses 56.8 percent of its value. This means the Audi Q8 retains 2.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC90 Recharge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo XC90 Recharge’s base engine makes 455 horsepower, and the Audi Q8 base engine makes 335 horsepower. The XC90 Recharge is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. The Q8 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. This gives the Volvo XC90 Recharge the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi Q8. The XC90 Recharge uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the Q8 uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Volvo XC90 Recharge and the Audi Q8 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Volvo XC90 Recharge has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$73,113 - $88,677
Starting MSRP:
$71,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$124,000
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$71,900 - $159,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$79,293 - $93,669
Starting MSRP:
$73,700
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:
$76,214
Price Range:
$66,137 - $87,529
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$114,388
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$76,214 - $152,561
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
332
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15,113
# Good or Great Deals:
86
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
49
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,031
# Good or Great Deals:
19
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$43,063
Depreciation %:
59.9%
Resale Value $:
$28,837
Residual Value %:
40.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
61.1%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
59.9% - 61.8%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$41,507
Depreciation %:
56.3%
Resale Value $:
$32,193
Residual Value %:
43.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
Volvo XC90 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Audi Q8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90 Recharge
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
1.7 - 5.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Volvo XC90 Recharge Rankings
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18 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
18 out of / 23Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 32Audi Q8 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
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61 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volvo XC90 Recharge Trim Levels
T8 Core Bright Theme, T8 Plus Bright Theme 6P, T8 Plus Bright Theme 7P, T8 Ultimate Bright Theme 6P, T8 Ultimate Bright Theme 7P
Audi Q8 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
523 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 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):
26 / 27 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
521 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 518 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
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
30.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5103 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5049 lbs
Width:
86 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
196 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Waitomo Blue Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Brown
Tamarind Brown Metallic
Gold
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Maroon Brown in Charcoal Interior
White
Blonde in Blonde/Charcoal Interior
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
White
Not available
Beige
Saiga Beige w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Gray
Pando Gray w/ Rock Gray Stitching
