Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC60 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 XC60 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49200 £, while the Audi Q7 costs 69300 £. That’s a price difference of around 20151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q7 manages with 1.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi Q7 performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 84 km, about 2 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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 Q7 has a to a small extent edge – offering 507 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q7 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q7 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q7 pulls minimal stronger with 770 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 61 Nm difference.

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, the Volvo XC60 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1900 kg compared to 2055 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q7 offers convincingly more room – 887 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 404 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q7 performs noticeable better – up to 2255 L, which is about 712 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q7 distinct takes the win – 885 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.

All in all, the Audi Q7 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.