2025 Audi Q3 vs. 2025 Volvo XC40 Review

Picture of the 2025 Audi Q3

2025 Audi
Q3

MSRP*: $37,400 to $39,800
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2025 Volvo
XC40

MSRP*: $40,650 to $49,300
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MPG - City 20 - 22 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 48.0 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 184 - 228 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 176.6 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 72.8 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Audi Q3 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo XC40, with comparable head- and legroom. The Audi Q3 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q3 as you will with the Volvo XC40, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Audi Q3 is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC40, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q3 is much slimmer than the Volvo XC40, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q3 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC40.

Handling
The Audi Q3 has a larger turning radius than the Volvo XC40, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q3 has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC40.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volvo XC40.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q3 and the Volvo XC40. The Audi Q3 has less cargo space than the Volvo XC40, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.