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Audi Q7 vs. Volvo XC90 Review

How the Audi Q7 stacks up against the Volvo XC90 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Audi Q7
Price Range: $43,500 - $61,000
2010 Volvo XC90
Price Range: $37,000 - $47,550
Audi Q7 vs. Volvo XC90 Review

Utility
The Volvo XC90 is likely a better choice than the Audi Q7 as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or massive beasts. Neither the Audi Q7 nor the Volvo XC90 has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. Towing is quite a bit more the Audi Q7's forte than it is the Volvo XC90's.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Audi Q7 and the XC90 are veritable speedsters.

Dimensions
The Audi Q7 is significantly heavier than the Volvo XC90. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Audi Q7 than the Volvo because of its more capacious tank. The Volvo XC90 and the Audi compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Volvo XC90's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Audi Q7.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Volvo to the dealership as the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 won't tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Volvo will. The Audi doesn't pale in comparison to the XC90 regarding gas mileage. The Audi Q7 isn't much costlier than the Volvo XC90 as far as MSRP.

Handling
The Audi Q7 and the Volvo have approximately similar tires. With their similar turning radii, the Audi and the Volvo XC90 likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volvo's engine isn't much more massive than the Q7's.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Volvo XC90 offers a bit more head room than the Audi, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Audi make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Volvo.

Overview
The Volvo XC90 and the Audi have the same basic warranty.

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