2022 Volvo XC90 vs. 2022 Audi Q7

Okay, so you're in the market for a luxury SUV. You've heard that the 2020 Audi Q7 and 2022 Volvo XC90 are both great choices, and you want to know which is better for you. You're in luck! We've broken down all the differences between these two vehicles to help make your decision easier.

Design & Style

• Exterior Design

The Volvo XC90 is known for its sleek exterior design. It has a simple shape, but it's not bland. The Audi Q7, on the other hand, has a bolder appearance-it's more noticeable and attention-grabbing than the Volvo.

However, this hasn't stopped people from loving Audis (and BMWs or Mercedes) because they're bolder cars that stand out in a crowd of Camrys and Hyundais. Their designs are more eye-catching than some others' designs. However, if you want something with an understated look that still stands out from the pack as something special and unique to you as an individual driver, then perhaps you'd consider buying a Volvo instead.

• Interior Design

The 2022 Audi Q7 can seat up to eight passengers, a rare feature in this class. The XC90's seats are nicely contoured and have enough side bolstering for road trips, but they lack some of the lumbar support we've seen in other luxury SUVs. The Q7 has seat heaters in all four rows and a standard massage function on its front seats that works well when you want to relax after a long day of driving.

The Audi has more cargo space than the Volvo XC90 and offers 60/40 split-folding second-row seats that help make room for long items like inflatable SUPs (stand-up paddleboards). The Volvo also has 60/40 split-folding second-row seats, but it can only hold two SUPs at most because they take up so much space when folded down flat.

On both vehicles, rear USB ports allow you to charge multiple devices at once without fiddling with adapters or cables - plug them into the port closest to where you're sitting! And don't forget about those 12V power outlets.

Technology & Safety

When it comes to safety, the XC90 has you covered.

The 2022 model of the XC90 earned a 5-star overall crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In addition, its front crash prevention system uses automatic braking and pedestrian detection and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality. The Audi Q7 only achieved 4 stars in NHTSA testing. This means that even if you're in an accident with another car or pedestrian, your chances of sustaining serious injuries are much lower in an XC90 than they would be in a Q7.

The 2020 Volvo XC90 offers several additional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) compared to other vehicles on sale today when equipped with optional technology packages-including lane departure warning and assist, adaptive cruise control with active steering support for highway driving up to 80 mph (130 km/h), automated emergency braking combined with pedestrian detection at speeds above 10 mph (16 km/h), blind spot monitoring including reverse traffic alert and rear cross path detection at speeds above 18 mph (30 km/h).

Performance

The Volvo XC90 comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produces 250 horsepower and can get you from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. The Audi Q7, on the other hand, features a 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged V6 engine that puts out 248 horsepower and gets you up to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds (or 4.5 seconds with the Sport Package).

If you're looking for more power, then consider upgrading to an optional 3.0L twin scroll supercharged engine on either vehicle.

The Bottom Line

The Volvo XC90 has more power, more space and features than the Audi Q7. It also comes with more cargo room and has longer warranty coverage than its rival. On top of that, it's cheaper than its competitor by quite a bit.

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