Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC90

The Audi Q7 starts from $108,815 before on-road costs, while the Volvo XC90 opens at $97,990. That makes the Volvo XC90 the more affordable entry point by $10,825.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $119,697 and $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volvo XC90 by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC90 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q7 stands out with ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 counters with wireless charging and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q7 uses a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Volvo XC90 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Audi Q7 has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q7 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q7 measures 5,052mm long on a 2,994mm wheelbase, 99mm longer than the Volvo XC90 at 4,953mm (2,984mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 301L in the Volvo XC90, giving the Audi Q7 a 479L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo XC90 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,651/year for the Audi Q7 and $2,309/year for the Volvo XC90. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Volvo XC90.

Estimated annual total: $2,651 (Audi Q7) vs $2,309 (Volvo XC90). The Volvo XC90 saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC90). Both match on warranty length.