Audi RSQ8 vs Volvo XC90
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Volvo XC90 scores higher, 67 vs 58
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 17 Sep 2026
Audi RSQ8
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$257,227
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 471kW
- Economy
- 12.2 L/100km
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 605L
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Volvo XC90
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5
- Power
- 183kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 301L
Top CarSorted Score, 67 vs 58
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$257,227RRP
- no option data for this car
$97,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi RSQ8 Performance
$257,227
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 17 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $1,166 a week in repayments ($257,227 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo XC90 Plus B5 Bright
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $430 a week in repayments ($97,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volvo XC90 starts $159,237 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$430/wk(≈$1,863/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo XC90 at $97,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi RSQ8Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Audi RSQ8. ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC90 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Audi RSQ8 and 6 on the Volvo XC90.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi RSQ8
None open on our record
Volvo XC90
- REC-006368 · published 23 Jun 2025Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle’s braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in ‘B’ mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars).Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006319 · published 2 Apr 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021
- REC-006168 · published 8 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake pedal rod may not have been fastened to the specified torque and could detach.Year range on the notice: 2020
- 19 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Audi RSQ8 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 RSQ8 stands out with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi RSQ8 uses a Petrol producing 471kW and 850Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.6 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 RSQ8 has the clear power advantage at 471kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi RSQ8 is 4.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi RSQ8 measures 5,012mm long on a 2,998mm wheelbase, 59mm longer than the Volvo XC90 at 4,953mm (2,984mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi RSQ8 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 605L in the Audi RSQ8 and 301L in the Volvo XC90, giving the Audi RSQ8 a 304L advantage. The Volvo XC90 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Audi RSQ8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 1,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Volvo XC90 turns in a 12.0 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Audi RSQ8's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi RSQ8 costs about $3,477 a year (12.2 L/100km) and fuel for the Volvo XC90 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,168 a year less for the Volvo XC90.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi RSQ8) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC90). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi RSQ8), 5 years (Volvo XC90).
Where each one leads
The Audi RSQ8: more power (471kW against 183kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (605L against 301L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,400kg).
The Volvo XC90: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $257,227) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,309 a year against $3,477).
The Verdict
Volvo XC90 scores higher, 67 vs 58
The Volvo XC90 scores 67 to the Audi RSQ8's 58 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi RSQ8 ahead by 44 points), fuel economy (Volvo XC90 ahead by 38 points), value (Volvo XC90 ahead by 25 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volvo XC90 costs about $1,168 less (8.1 L/100km against 12.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 605L in the Audi RSQ8, 301L in the Volvo XC90.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$430/wk(≈$1,863/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo XC90 at $97,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi RSQ8Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi RSQ8 and Volvo XC90?
The Volvo XC90 is the cheapest at $97,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi RSQ8 by $159,237.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Volvo XC90 uses the least fuel at 8.1L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Volvo XC90, and we hold no ANCAP data for Audi RSQ8, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi RSQ8 has the largest boot at 605L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi RSQ8 has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi RSQ8 makes the most power at 471kW. The Audi RSQ8 is quickest to 100km/h in 3.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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