2021 Audi Q8 vs. 2021 Volvo XC90
The 2021 Audi Q8 simply impresses in terms of all its features, that is why it is loved by car buyers in Eastchester New York. It has an amazing line of technologies topped by the addition of standard safety features like the Audi Pre Sense and Rear as well as the Audi Side Assist.
The 2021 Volvo XC90, on the other hand, has generous seating configurations with plenty of cargo space, and a long list of standard safety features too. Front parking sensors, and adaptive headlights are now standard for this ride.
Design & Style
The 2021 Audi Q8 is gifted with a base 30.5 cubic feet cargo space configuration, which can be expanded up to 60.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. This can seat up to five people in its two rows, with comfortable seats on both areas. Rear seats are as accommodating as front seats when it comes to taller adults. Occupants will find the insulated interior advantageous when filtering noise from outside. The cabin is nothing but elegant and stylish.
The 2021 Volvo XC90 has a smaller cabin area when compared to the Q8. This one expands to about 42 cubic feet when the third row is folded. Holding up to seven people with its three rows, the configuration can be lowered to six when you remove the middle seat at the second row. Power-adjustable front seats and synthetic leather upholstery are standard. It may have a nice interior and a top-notch cabin design, but it does not compare to that of the Q8.
Technology & Safety
Gifted with an intuitive MMI infotainment system with a dual screen setup, the Audi Q8 is reliable in terms of technologies. It has a pairing of a 10.1-inch upper screen and an 8.6-inch lower screen that takes charge of functions for its other features like the 10 speakers, three USB ports, smartphone integration, and Amazon Alexa. Safety wise, it has a rearview camera, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, and forward collision warning. It also has blind spot monitoring (Audi Side Assist), and tightens seat belts when impending collision is detected (Audi Pre Sense Basic).
The 2021 XC90 has the Sensus infotainment system with a nine-inch touch screen. This displays slick graphics and operates like a tablet. It is easy to integrate your Apple and Android smartphone in the setup, but it lacks physical buttons and knobs which could have made things simpler when using the interface. Safety wise, it has adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring, among others.
Performance
The base V6 engine for the Audi Q8 can reach up to 335 horsepower in terms of results. The V8 version can naturally aspirate 591 horsepower. For the XC90, there are three powertrains, which start from the T5 that generates up to 250 horsepower. This goes up to 316 horsepower in the T6, and 400 horsepower to the T8.
The Bottom Line
There is indeed a lot of things to appreciate in the 2021 Audi Q8. This one is truly promising in terms of design, technologies, and engine performance. It defeats the XC90 in all aspects mentioned.
Ready to Schedule an Audi Q8 Test Drive Today?
If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2021 Audi Q8 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Classic Audi. We are located in Eastchester New York and proudly serves car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book an Audi Q7 test drive appointment.