Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 vs Volvo XC40 - which is the best posh small SUV?
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2019
- There’s no denying that when it comes to small SUVs, you aren’t short of choice in 2019! But what if you’re looking to spend a little over the average and treat yourself to a posh small SUV? Mat’s brought together three of the most luxurious small SUVs that money can buy to put them through their paces. But which would you go for? Let us know in the comments!
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Cant believe I'm saying this because in my twenties I swore I'd never own a Volvo, but here I am in my forties wanting to buy a Volvo. What a beautiful vehicle.
I dunno even in my 20's Volvo had some cool cars...like the T5. 2.3 litre Turbo...pretty nice. Especially when they ran them in BTCC.
I'm 18 and I want a C30 T5 hahaha.
And it's beautiful to drive. I had it rented some time ago and absolutely loved it! And it feels like much bigger car inside!
After playing with curves, they’ve gone back to drawing what they draw best, thicc bricc
Breaking balls. I was exactly like you.
Till i bought it.
I always had the opinion in my twenties that only bad drivers own volvo..
00:19 - Mat throwing some early shade at Mercedes 😲
Burrrrrrrn
some shitty shade
😁
Mat, pls help carwow do a review on the new Porsche panamera. Nice review as always.
GLA is trash
Volvo spent most of research money on the new interior, it paid off big. Smart move.
nope, it's a completey new car. even the other models are completely rehauled, completely !
Damn i have to admit it Volvo look supercool both from interior and exterior
BMW interior looks the same for 10 years now. Its just a big turn off for me.
Same
Even the newest cars look like very premium 2012 cars
Not this comparison, but BMW won the 10 years challenge....
The Volvo and the Audi tested here a newer than the BMW, just wait for the next X1 to compare ;)
@@MrSasuke67 IN 3 YEARS.... OK
Agree 100%.
Hands down the best reviews on UA-cam. Well done, mate.
IT IS SO HARD to make a good comparison, but u nail it all the time! Thanks for that. Greetings from Austria!
I love the rear lights on the XC40 and the headlights on the Q3
Great verdict Matt - Volvo XC40 COTY in Oz for 2019 from Wheels magazine
For me too, the Volvo XC40 is the best looking of these 3, inside and out.
Audi Q3 is the best among the 3
I like x1
I agree but the annual tax is over ,£500
Volvo design is really good these days
One of the ugliest interior just like a Tesla. An iPad has no business in the dashboard.
@@ZoneCrasher I bet you're fun at parties 😆
Yeah, exterior is nice but the interior is ugly for me.
Volvo very Good Design.
There is no BMW or Audi or M. Benz or Jaguar owners who even THINK of comparing their vehicles to a … VOLVO! Volvo is there with Nissans and Fords and Buick! smh
Love your videos it's amazing when i want to know about any car i search for your channel 🤩🤩🤩
XC40 definitely stands out
It seems to me that is has the highest ground clearance and looks most like a purpose-built SUV, and least like a crossover. Especially the X1 looks too low for an SUV (more like a grand coupe/beefy compact with tall doors).
Glad and this
Gla and this
Tinashe TF
right, I think so too
@@bratan_archer Audi should've won this test but i don't know why Matt went for volvo. May be they paid him few quids))) Tbh, this volvo has boring looks and the boot space isn't big enough for a car of this size.
Out of those 3, i prefer Audi Q3 for the interior and exterior looks
Is their diesel fix yet or they are still cheating?
Timothy Tottal sounds like a sore loser response... I can’t even say, “Nice try.”
Because it wasn’t.
@@timothytottal5012 who the fuck buys diesel engines on a everyday car
One thing I found when checking out the XC40’s back seat was how bulky the back doors are. You have to open them really wide to access the back seat! @carwow have you tried parking in a narrow space (perpendicular) and asked the back seat passengers to get out of the car, and managed to do so without damages?
That volvo symbol on that grille 😍🤩
XC40 is hard to beat on this one 😊
Nuhan Hidayat same can be said over the other cars.
Wow...very hard to beat... Volvo has 2 factories in China...you cant compare Volvo with great brands as Audi or BMW. Germans will always defeat Volvos and other brands. Engineering, safety, technology -germans are superior
Andrei T boi Volvo is much more safer and much more better looking!
German's waste their budget and overprice them all the time
@@andreit7225 + Sweden, Belgium and USA. I guess the germans have factorys in other countrys to... ;)
XC40 is all built in Belgium.... :o Swedish car :(
@@andreit7225 Oh boy, chill . . . Sure Volvo is not a direct competitor to BMW or Audi, but i think you have some difficulty to understand the point of this whole video, this video is made to compare between those 3 specific compact SUVs and not (at all) the company.
Just got a 2019 Volvo. Best car I've driven. Drives beautifully and the interior is gorgeous. Even beats the Merc GLC I had previously.
Volvo best Chinese design
Must not have driven many cars then... it's a great car though.
That’s saying something about effect of Swedish design ethic
Just bought our 2nd Volvo. Hubby got the XC90 and I got the XC40 R design. Love, Love! MUCH research and really never considered Volvo till recently.
@@noelbernabe8156 are you typing this in iphone (which are all made in China)?
I prefer the Volvo XC40 👌
Volvo för life!
And I prefer the Audi Q3
DoubleDeckerAnton me too. Really like this Volvo
I would take the XC40 too
My spec
T5 Hybrid
Inscription
This is the first time someone's tested the backseats for practicality!! Good on you mate... for longer trips, i always hated it when the backseats can't adjust or recline. Drives me nuts!! It looks like I'd be going with the Q3 here... Thanks lots!!
that audi is a quite smart looking car
You mean boring?
It looks like a Lego to me 😂
Costel Coaie like your comment
Thank you Angus. Almost all the review videos on UA-cam always snub the Audi for one reason or another. It's never good enough! Case in point, it is almost faultless in this vid... but alas! It gets snubbed again! When it suits the reviewer, the review gets solely based on the overall package. However, when the Audi is faultless, then the reviewer goes for the "personal favorite". Shouldn't reviewing cars be about which car is a better all round package, and let the viewers decide for themselves what tickles their fancy?
@@laracroft938 To you... Yes!
For the first time ever, i watched numerous car reviews either from the United States, from Britain esp Mat and from my country Malaysia, and every single one of them put the XC40 on top. I am an avid fan of Mercedes Benz and currently pondering on buying the GLC200, but now my head is turned to Volvo. What a car!
I got Volvo xc40 2023 and very glad to driving!
A few tweaks on the XC40 like the adjustable rear seats, quieter engine, infotainment small changes would be even more in front, still my favourite
Volvo for life. On my 2nd one so far and a volvo driver of 15yrs now. I will never drive anything else.
Even though I am a fan of the Mercs, the GLA is nowhere near these small SUV's..Mercedes should really revise the GLA to stand up with the competitors.
They will. They have just brought new A class, next is gla
Still worldwide gla sold more units in 2018 than these cars
It's about new models. Last year's Q3 was clearly inferior to any of these three. But the new model Q3, along with the BMW and Volvo, are all very good. As Argen said, the GLA should be getting a new model, not just refresh, soon.
@@mohseenmulla3035 just because people like u buying it because its a benz^^ bmw audi and even volvo are just better ;)
Any Mercedes car is better than any other car,the gla has more sales than any of these cars,I have a gla myself and I don’t regret it at all
I leased Audi A4 after highly influenced from one of your head to head video, now you are doing me the same for Volvo xc 40
Yeah I absolutely love the Volvo!!
Mat, you sir, are a beauty. Love these comparison reviews!
Genuine question - what is the appeal in having isofix points in the front passenger seat? Seems more like a safety feature from Volvo to not offer that.
Thanks Mat! Your videos are great👍
You should mention the pilot assist in the Volvo.
It's so comfy when you doing a lot of miles and in my opinion a car without it feels out dated.
It comes as standard (at least here in Sweden)
But I guess that's an expensive option in the other two?
Great vid as always Matt
Great reviews from this presenter. Found him really helpful and insightful. There's some positive feedback for you...
Just to note that the XC40 has an option to fold the back seats from the boot. So it is an extra point for the Volvo. The only problem I have is the glitchy software issues I’m having with the latest update. Hope Volvo will work on solving those problems.
The rear seats of the Volvo suck! They sit to straight up and are not adjustable, very uncomfortable, very hard with poor cushion not comfortable for any size passengers.
This new q3 is on another level. Exterior and interior definitely the best.
The problem is will get old in a year.
@@ZoneCrasher I bet you're fun at parties 😆
I used to be bmw only but prefer the Audi’s now
your videos are always very informative and nice
There is no BMW or Audi or M. Benz or Jaguar owners who even THINK of comparing their vehicles to a … VOLVO! Volvo is there with Nissans and Fords and Buick! smh
Love analogue dials!
I have a 2021 X1 BMW, before this I had a 2014 X1 BMW that I traded in after 140k miles. Never a problem. I like the X1 because it has very good acceleration, handles very well, is easy to control in rain, snow and ice. I especially like the cruise control and the self-imposed speed limit warning - I set mine to 85 because it is very easy to lose awareness of speed in this car! The cost here in the US is also very reasonable, around $40k with a discount if you finance.
Might actually get the XC40. It's definitely on my list.
Got the X1 with the larger screen and sunroof, the x1 infotainment system is the best out of all 3. Much more practical with the wheel knob than the touch screen.
Thank you for such an honest review!
My 2 litre petrol BMW X1 x drive is averaging 38.8 mpg overall and has done 45mpg on motorways tested tank fill to tank fill. Volvo mpg is reputed at 29 mpg for similar vehicle.
Got an XC40 petrol and get well over 40mpg.
Currently in an X1 but in October I’ll be in the Volvo. The interior is gorgeous and the exterior looks more stylish and purposeful than others imo. Just a shame the rear indicators and main brakes lights are still bulbs!
Now the nerves begin as to whether I’ve made a mistake as the X1 is just a very good car, if a little too hard. The Volvo soaks up bumps and pot-holes much better.
Thanks Mat. 👏👏
Did you end up getting the xc40, and if so, which of the 2 did you prefer?
Thanks you for the video and this is help me a lot !
I'm in love with the Volvo 😍
I just got the Audi Q3 it's 2018, I love it so much.
Is it a good car?
Before watching this, I knew that Mat's favourite car is the Volvo and yes, it's my favourite too.
Volvo has never been this good before the Chinese taking ownership and yes, XC40 is made in China as well! Go China Go! #MadeInChina2025 🇨🇳
Made in China for the Chinese market. Made in Belgium for export everywhere else.
Great reviews xx
Thanks for the insight - be great if Safety features and emissions could be on the checklist - they are at the top of ours
Watched this in the hope of justifying my preference for Volvo. Hurrah!
Same, I just ordered a XC40 R-design the other day ;D Feel comfortable with my choice now!
Great review, good to see new Q3 up against the BMW and Volvo. It was severely overdue. Totally agree about GLA. Slightly unfair not comparing apples for apples. Should have been R-Design vs S-line vs M-Sport, or Vorsprung vs Inscription Pro vs XLine
Can you do a similar test for the Motability SUV’s in their standard specs? I really enjoy watching your shows, but as with everything, you are usually driving the apex’s up models which tends to make it harder to pin point a replacement vehicle still...
Thanks mat for the comparison...make me easy to choose
13min of video and 10 adverts in between, just "wow"
I had two commercials, interesting .
The XC40 have won every freaking test, way to go Volvo!
Can I just say I have never watch so many car review videos in my life. But this purchase was a big decision so research was necessary. I no your not viewing it but thanks to you I'm now the new owner of the Audi Q2 😎 my car will be ready in April and I soo excited.. Thank you so much Mat 😘
were getting a volvo xc40 bursting blue colour can't wait we got 2021 r design
I find it impressive that the BMW is still on par with these much newer competitors 👍🏿.
Apart from a slightly excessive width of the infotainment panel, I prefer the Q3...but the X1 is roomier 🤪😵
I got this volvo for my family, I LOVE IT SO FAR. Quick charging
My wife just bought a 2023 XC40 B5 AWD Dark. I admit I had not seen this review until after the purchase, but she is loving the Volvo.
It is her first SUV. She has been staunchly a small coupe or sedan lover, having owned a series of BMW 1 and 2 series, and the small MB A series. Supply availability had an impact on this, because getting a new car from either BMW or Audi was a many month situation (6 or more!), but she drove this Volvo and realized she really liked how it felt on the road, as well as loving the styling. Have only had it for about 10 days, but so far we are happy shoppers.
Congratulations to your wife!
Is that Bootspace mentioned for the q3 accurate? The old one until 2018 had that. The new 2020 one has 530 l
I love the Volvo!
That volvo is a thing of beauty, what a gorgeous car inside and out, id pick the volvo xc40 anyday over the other two, what a car thumbs up from me 👍👌
Can you please review the Mid-Size Competition? (BMW X5, XC90, GLE)
I love your videos :) Funny and to the point.
2:20 7:47 yeyyy yeyyy why do you guys use two different volvo's and bmw's for filming??🤔
BMW needs to update their interiors for these cars
No.its better to update the kidney grills ...bigger
Why?
@@RobertCraven70that's a joke about the new 7 series..
@@RobertCraven70 look up BMW 7series and X7 2019 lol
@@EqualsDeath Okay. I see. I like the interior in the X1.
Great video as always Mat!... You should do a test with the bigger SUV's. Mitsubishi Shogun, Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Pathfinder or Toyota LC200 vs Nissan Patrol...
volvo alllll day for me.
Why isn't the CX-5 in this comparison?
Yeah or x1 for me
Volvo's are looking really good these days!
Volvo all day 😍
Never, don't you ever compare ugly volvo💩 with German cars Never ever
@@malikali7057 why not? The bmw in this video is ancient, the Audi is ugly.
@@bigbadbear2962 and reliablity isn't the best at all compared to volvo
@@malikali7057 ur opinion which doesn't make sense
Love the video 😍
sir, your constant complaint/suggestion to keep/hide parcel shelf has been answered. thanks ;)
I don't think any of these 3 will be a bad purchase. Comes down to personal taste and preference as all 3 have pros and cons. The Audi (in Blue) for me due to that lovely looking interior and sporty(er) handling
Well the Volvo beats the Germans in the maintenance cost and reliability..
Volvo XC40 definitely my favorite, unfortunately I have to wait for five months after placing the order 'cause it's way too popular.
And, do you like driving it?
love this video all 3 are my favourite
Get the Tiguan R Line with 9.2" screen. Looks great and offers a lot for the money.
Realistically I'd get a Lexus UX250h.
Comparing the sportiness of the Q3 S-Line and the X1 doesn't really seem fair, isn't there an M Sport package that would improve the suspension?
4:16 Good nail polish Mat.
@Carwow, please avail information on the availability of a spare wheel. To some people it is a must have, and the peace of mind of having one is worth more than the boot space.
I got the 2021 BMW X1 white metallic , convenience package including the panoramic moonroof (not showing here ) and the sport versión. It’s practical, sportily , very fast and fun to drive with the 8 speed automatic transmission. I love the simplicity of the dashboard and the lighting components related to the convenience package. I did not like neither the Volvo nor the Audi looks at all. Just my test! To this point not complains and just enjoyment with the 2021 BMW X1, lease including 3 years of free maintenance here in USA!
Reaffirming why I bought the XC40 and how happy I am with this car!
How many scalps have Volvo been taken with XC40 an XC60?
World car of the year and Europe car of the year.
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ //Sweden
Great review and what a striking resemblance you have with Christian Bale!
I love my BMW X1, I don’t have any complaints, been driving it over a year now and zero faults. Looks beautiful inside and out.
With narrow seat.
Its dullness defined
In the Volvo there s a button at the opening of the truck to fold down the seats. Just like the x1. So no need to reach that far. 👌
Well this is great because I was trying to find out what car I should buy the BMW X1 or Audi Q3
Is that what they call a first world problem having to open the back door to flip the rear seats?
I think the first world problem is climbing into the boot of the Volvo to flip the seats instead of using the buttons to do it
Audi inundated the infotainment and cluster with digital dashes and went full screen set-up in the front; can't be bothered to put electrical switches/actuators for fold-down seats in the back. Bruh.
I do quite like the Q3 over the X1. Would go for the Q3 over the other two since the X1 really doesn't seem to offer much as far as the detail department is concerned, and I already own '18 Volvo S90, so the Q3 would be a nice switch up from the XC40, but I do like the XC40.
Volvo has always had a different design and I have always liked it. Volvo is aging very slowly and the new design is divine.
The US version of the XC40 has a button in the 'trunk' to fold down the rear seats.
you can get that in the uk as well : ua-cam.com/video/cs0mbDD3Xnk/v-deo.html&ab_channel=carwow
4:16, is that Matt's fancy pink nail polish? Lol
Yes I guess?
I drive an Audi A6 and it is quiet, smooth, fast, sporty, and luxurious. I drove a Q3 as a loaner while they did my service and I wasn’t as impressed as he is. But now that I’m on the market for a small SUV, I’m going to check it out again.
Can u make a video about
Toyota LandCruiser vs Hyundai SantaFe.....
Guys which one is better? Reply below....
audi q3 is just on another level! although i understand the BMW is showing its age
4:16. Great nails Mat.
I ordered my Volvo XC40! sucks that i gotta wait a couple months for the factory build! but also excited cause it will be like the ultimate Christmas present to myself when i get it xD
I would love a Volvo XC40 please...😁 the car of my dreams!
BMW 1-series interior from like 2005 looks nearly the same as that X1
That 1-series is like the first gen CLA250: If you absolutely, positively *have to* drive a German for as *little money* as possible, accept no substitutes!
Every time I see one, I just ask, "Why?"
Excited for what you will say about the new land rover evoque! Maybe we get a comparison with the Volvo champion as well. 🤓
Right on! But, as a non Audi fan, this Q3 looks pretty cool as well.