re: Volvo XC90 vs Audi Q7

Unless your wife is into material appearances

just bought a 2020 xc90T6

best vehicle we have ever had by far

ride, fast as hell, super safe

we have had a range rover, 2 explorers, tahoe, expedition

I am a tall fatass and I love to drive it, much better than my explorer

So happy with my XC90 that when the lease is up I'm going to get another one....Safest car on the road too.

The technology in these is superior

Volvo is really nice and a cheaper cost of ownership

We test drove XC90 and Q7 just this last month and we settled on Q7. We drove a Q7 with 30k miles and an XC90 with 6k miles and the Audi felt newer than the XC90. We didn’t like the digital controls in the XC90 but that’s strictly opinion and not indicative of it being a problem. Lots of people give it great reviews. Certified pre owned Audi have unlimited mileage warranty til January 2025. The driving dynamics are pleasing to me as well and I enjoy being behind the wheel. This was a big factor when we were looking for the next vehicle

Edit: I’ll also add that if you NEED 3 rows, Q7 probably not a good fit as it is not exactly user friendly to access third row seats on routine basis. It feels like more of a “there when you need it” type feature. We did not need three rows in our case. I think between XC90 and Q7, a lot of it will come down to personal preference on feel and layout, not really that either is any worse than the other. This is a case where you must test drive them both.

Test drove a Volvo and Audi and the tech in the Volvo was far and away better. And more options came standard in the Volvo. We went with the Volvo and love it.

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We test drove XC90 and Q7 just this last month and we settled on Q7. We drove a Q7 with 30k miles and an XC90 with 6k miles and the Audi felt newer than the XC90. We didn’t like the digital controls in the XC90 but that’s strictly opinion and not indicative of it being a problem. Lots of people give it great reviews. Certified pre owned Audi have unlimited mileage warranty til January 2025. The driving dynamics are pleasing to me as well and I enjoy being behind the wheel. This was a big factor when we were looking for the next vehicle

Edit: I’ll also add that if you NEED 3 rows, Q7 probably not a good fit as it is not exactly user friendly to access third row seats on routine basis. It feels like more of a “there when you need it” type feature. We did not need three rows in our case. I think between XC90 and Q7, a lot of it will come down to personal preference on feel and layout, not really that either is any worse than the other. This is a case where you must test drive them both.

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This is an excellent post, and I’ll expand on it, as the xc90 was my runner up before ultimately choosing the q7.

Driving dynamics- xc90 only comes in a 4 cyl whereas the q7 is available with the base 4 cyl and turbo v6. The v6 Q7 blows away the xc90. Don’t just look at Hp numbers.

Aesthetics- subjective but I think Volvo’s exterior is nicer than Q7.

Interior- as mentioned above, Volvo is 100% touch screen (although new Audis are now also, my previous generation isn’t) and I do not like this setup. I also feel the audi interior fit and finish is better than Volvo.

Cargo space and third row- Volvo wins both. The Q7 isn’t as spacious in the back.

2nd row- Audi Q7 second row is amazing, best in class. Incredibly spacious, 35/30/35 layout, each seat individually adjustable, 3 across latch.

When choosing between these cars, just prioritize what matters most. Absolutely need max 3rd row and cargo? Go with the Volvo. Occasional towing? V6 Audi Q7 is the answer.

Just tow lighter stuff. The AWD makes up for a bit of gutlessness...and we have the T5.