Compare performance (272 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (38200 £ vs 49200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q3 or Volvo XC60?
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 Q3 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10963 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q3 manages with 1.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Audi Q3 performs noticeable better – achieving up to 119 km, about 37 km more than the Volvo XC60.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 has a convincingly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Audi Q3 takes 5.70 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi Q3 performs evident better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo XC60 pulls clearly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi Q3 is slightly lighter – 1635 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Audi Q3 offers barely noticeable more room – 488 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 performs slightly better – up to 1543 L, which is about 157 L more than the Audi Q3.
When it comes to payload, Volvo XC60 hardly perceptible takes the win – 550 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
The Audi Q3 holds a decisive overall lead 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.
The Audi Q3 feels like a grown-up compact SUV with premium polish and city-friendly agility, the sort of car that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally satisfying. Inside, you get quality materials and smart packaging that keep things practical without skimping on style, so it’s an easy pick for buyers who want luxury without the drama.
detailsThe Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.
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Price
38200 - 52900 £
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Price
49200 - 75100 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
118 - 119 km
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Electric Range
74 - 82 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
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co2
39 - 195 g/km
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co2
64 - 169 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1635 - 1900 kg
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Curb weight
1900 - 2150 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
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Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
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Length
4531 mm
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Length
4708 mm
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Width
1859 mm
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Width
1902 mm
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Height
1559 - 1601 mm
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Height
1651 - 1655 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1196 - 1386 L
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Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 L
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Payload
505 - 535 kg
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Payload
510 - 550 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 272 HP
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Power HP
250 - 455 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
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Max Speed
208 - 240 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
350 - 709 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 200 kW
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Power kW
184 - 335 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Volvo
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The Audi Q3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.