Audi Q3 vs. Volvo XC40
$44,400
$39,900
Highlights
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$44,400
|
$39,900
|
| Towing Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
|
| MPG |
22 City / 28 Hwy
|
25 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
255 hp
|
194 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/121
|
2.0 L/120
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
255 @ 5250
|
194 @ 4700
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
273 @ 1650
|
221 @ 1400
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
22 City / 28 Hwy
|
25 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/55HR18
|
P235/55HR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/55HR18
|
P235/55HR18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 7 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 7 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
55 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
55 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
106 in
|
| Length, Overall |
178 in
|
175 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
75 in
|
| Height, Overall |
64 in
|
65 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
63 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
64 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
8 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
35 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
42 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
37 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
29 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
30 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
50 ft³
|
58 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
29 ft³
|
16 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,935 lbs
|
3,861 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
14 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
Safety
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
760
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2027 Audi Q3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
14 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Audi Q3 or the 2026 Volvo XC40?
The 2026 Volvo XC40 is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Audi Q3 with 27 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Audi Q3 or the 2026 Volvo XC40?
The 2026 Volvo XC40 is cheaper than the 2027 Audi Q3 with a $39,900 starting MSRP versus a $44,400 starting MSRP.
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