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Audi A7 vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Volvo XC90?

Audi A7 vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

Audi A7

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Volvo XC90

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  • only slightly more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A7 is markedly cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Volvo XC90 costs 74,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Volvo XC90 with 3.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC90 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 69 km, about 1 km more than the Audi A7.

XC90

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Volvo XC90 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 181 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is somewhat lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,080 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC90 carries somewhat more – 710 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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11 Nov 2025, 12:59:12

I drive both cars. The XC90’s boot is — contrary to the figures posted here — noticeably larger than the GLC’s when carrying five people. Overall the XC90 is clearly the more comfortable and, above all, the more stable — and therefore the safer — car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
71 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
600 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
250 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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