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Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC40 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (507 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (69300 £ vs 36800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q7 or Volvo XC40?

Audi Q7

Volvo XC40

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo XC40 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Audi Q7 costs 69300 £. That’s a price difference of around 32580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q7 manages with 1.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 5.30 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q7 has a decisively edge – offering 507 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q7 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q7 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q7 pulls clearly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi Q7 offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Volvo XC40 is evident lighter – 1688 kg compared to 2055 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q7 offers decisively more room – 887 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 435 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q7 performs significantly better – up to 2255 L, which is about 927 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q7 clearly perceptible takes the win – 885 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 353 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q7 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £69,300
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Audi Q7

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 507 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 11.9 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 84 km
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Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 cuts an imposing figure on the road, balancing restrained luxury with a spacious, tech-rich cabin that makes long journeys feel effortless. It rides with confident composure and polished manners, so if you want a premium family SUV that feels grown-up and worth the badge, the Q7 is a persuasive choice — even the in-laws will be impressed.

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Volvo XC40

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The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
69300 - 99000 £
Price
36800 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 11.9 L
Consumption L/100km
6.50 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 84 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
22 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 271 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2055 - 2460 kg
Curb weight
1688 kg
Trunk capacity
563 - 887 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
5072 mm
Length
4425 mm
Width
1970 mm
Width
1863 mm
Height
1703 - 1735 mm
Height
1652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1863 - 2255 L
Max trunk capacity
1328 L
Payload
640 - 885 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 507 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 770 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 373 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo

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Is the Audi Q7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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