2024 Audi Q8 vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid Review

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2024 Audi
Q8

MSRP*: $73,700
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2025 Volvo
XC90 Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $71,900 to $80,100
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MPG - City 17 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 60.7 ft3 64.1 ft3
Engine
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 455-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 335 hp 455 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.6 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 40.2 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 37.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Audi Q8 than in the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid. The Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi Q8, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Audi Q8 or the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Audi Q8 is about the same width as the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q8 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.

Handling
The Audi Q8 has a larger turning radius than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q8 has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q8 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
The Audi Q8 has less seating than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, making the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q8 has less cargo space than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.