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Audi Q3 vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q3 or Volvo V60?

Audi Q3 vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Audi Q3

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • barely lighter
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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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

Q3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q3 is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,192 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q3 uses 1.7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q3 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 119 km, about 20 km more than the Volvo V60.

V60

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 Volvo V60 offers markedly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Audi Q3 takes 5.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers markedly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 189 Nm more.

Q3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q3 is barely lighter – 1,635 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers marginally more boot space – 519 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q3 carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q3 is narrowly ahead 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 £38,200
Q3

Audi Q3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 119 km
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Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 is a compact premium crossover that blends sharp styling with a well-crafted interior, making it an appealing choice for urban drivers who want a touch of luxury. It delivers a composed ride, intuitive tech features and a practical cabin, so it works well as a comfortable daily driver with an upscale feel.

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Reviews Audi Q3

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Del
16 Jun 2026, 12:27:22

Very comfortable and very enjoyable to drive, interior very pleasant. Only missing the automatic controls.

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dd
2 Nov 2025, 22:05:04

Very comfortable. Precise steering. E35 petrol engine, 150 hp — sufficient. Manual gearbox very good and well-geared. Looks very handsome. Very large boot. Premium interior.

Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,200 - 52,900 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 - 119 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 195 g/km
co2
45 - 141 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,635 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 535 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q3 have?

The Audi Q3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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