2021 Audi Q7 vs 2020 Volvo XC90 - The Car Connection

2021 Audi Q7

2020 Volvo XC90

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	19	23	$51,653	$54,950
Q7 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$57,152	$60,800
Q7 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	19	23	$51,653	$54,950
Q7 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$57,152	$60,800
Q7 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$57,152	$60,800
SQ7 Premium Plus 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$79,900	$85,000
SQ7 Prestige 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$79,900	$85,000

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T5 AWD Momentum 7 Passenger

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC90 T5 AWD Momentum 7 Passenger	20	27	$47,799	$50,850
XC90 T5 AWD R-Design 7 Passenger	20	27	$55,084	$58,600
XC90 T5 FWD Momentum 7 Passenger	21	30	$45,449	$48,350
XC90 T5 FWD R-Design 7 Passenger	21	30	$52,734	$56,100
XC90 T6 AWD Inscription 6 Passenger	18	26	$59,314	$63,100
XC90 T6 AWD Inscription 7 Passenger	18	26	$58,844	$62,600
XC90 T6 AWD Momentum 6 Passenger	18	26	$53,392	$56,800
XC90 T6 AWD Momentum 7 Passenger	18	26	$52,922	$56,300
XC90 T6 AWD R-Design 7 Passenger	18	26	$58,280	$62,000
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription 6 Passenger	N/A	N/A	$69,372	$73,800
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription 7 Passenger	N/A	N/A	$68,902	$73,300
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum 6 Passenger	N/A	N/A	$63,450	$67,500
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum 7 Passenger	N/A	N/A	$62,980	$67,000
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design 7 Passenger	N/A	N/A	$68,338	$72,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$51,653

$47,799

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$54,950

$50,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$916 / month

$848 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Audi Q7 three-row SUV features more standard safety and convenience features, an excellent infotainment system, and a soft, luxurious ride.

The 2020 Volvo XC90 gets a few tweaks, but remains a stylish, practical, and safe luxury SUV.

TCC Likes

Sophisticated interior
More standard safety tech
Improved touchscreens

Proudly Scandinavian, inside and out
Simple and sophisticated interior
Tablet-like touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

New engine is less efficient
V-6 is about $6,000 more, depending on trim
Third row for children only

Not a performance SUV
Base powertrain lacks potency
Some flimsy materials in the cabin

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

Third Head Room (in)

35.9

36.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

40.9

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

46.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

56.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

38.9

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

31.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

57.7

Third Hip Room (in)

44.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.8

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

56.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

65.8

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

117.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.6

79.1

Track Width, Front (in)

66.1

65.7

Length, Overall (in)

199.3

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

69.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.4

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.7

35.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

69.6

65.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.2

12.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

21.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

49.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

47.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

80.3

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

18.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P235/55HR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4795

4394

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5000

250 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.48

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.03

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q7

Volvo XC90

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5

7.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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