2021 Volvo XC40 VS Audi Q3 VS BMW X1 VS Mercedes GLA 250 - Which Compact Luxury Crossover Is Best?
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- 2021 Volvo XC40 VS 2021 Audi Q3 VS 2021 BMW X1 VS 2021 Mercedes GLA 250 comparison review. We compare these compact luxury crossover SUVs for design, features, safety, reliability, and value for money to find out which one is best. If you are thinking about buying a luxury SUV, make sure to watch this review.
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Just test drove the Audi Q3, Cadillac XT4 & Volvo XC40.
The XC40 won hands down for me.
merc gla 250 is th3 best.. using from last 5 yrs... 0 spend till date ... never broke... sensors safe and stable
Straight to the point and very informative. Subscribed!
Love the 2021 GLC 300 4matic. Simply the best car for me for a small SUV
A pretty accurate review that not only fits with other reviewers opinions but also my own when I test drove the cars prior to purchasing my Q3.
I have the 2020 xc40 and it really is a luxurious and sporty experience. LOVE IT!
Hi I bought it just last week, do you know how many km the twin engine in hybrid mode works?
It seem that it si spending more electricity that in pure mode
Driving xc40 since 3 years! The most confortable and reliable car i had! I will buy it again!
I'm thinking of getting one and I've only seen good reviews and happy customers of these.
Yeh Chinese toys are definitely not luxurious or reliable
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 Did you take a test drive of XC40 before ?
Reliable safety XC40! I drove an PHEV version and sometimes the car accelerated so fast :) The garage have just tuned driving feature in my car and now really I enjoy in hybrid mode by its comfort drivability. Power mode is still fast and power as it was.
@marco marcob I test drove the xc40 and it was such a comfortable ride!
Ultimately it depends what your priorities are. All of these are good cars but each has their USP.
OMG! Thank you for making this video and pointing the obvious that the Passport, CRVs, Rav4s, and CX5 are treading on the lower-end price range for these luxury models! You've just saved me 2 days worth of research!!! I can now focus on checking out Audi Q3 and the XC-40 vs the Passport.
The one other issue I heard about the xc-40 was the screen going black while driving. Even though this was reported 2 yrs ago, when I heard the model first came out, I wonder if Volvo got that fixed. However, I just saw another review that said the 2021 Passport had a similar issue w/the screen and the speedometer going black while the vehicle was being driven. The reviewers got it fixed but still, I can't imagine that was a great experience!
As an XC40 2020 owner I can confirm that no they haven’t eliminated that problem. Mine goes black on a weekly basis leaving me with no sat nav or phone for a 30 minute journey.
@@mrsnorris1000 oh. No. That sucks! At least Honda got that fixed and the reviewer said it didn’t happen again.
@@mrsnorris1000 your Chinese car is not luxurious lol
Not had that problem with my 2020 XC40 (actually zero problem in 12 months)......however I don’t think it would be a major problem as it’s not necessary to be looking at the screen all the time!
@@neilurquhart8622 ridiculous assessment. everything in the product that you bought needs to work, regardless of its utility rate.
Purchased a ‘22 GLA and could not be more pleased. This review leaves out a TON of useful information regarding the pros and cons of all the cars mentioned - like reliability and overall maintenance costs (spoiler - MB wins these categories). After doing a ton of research myself against all these vehicles, GLA was a clear winner for the ride quality, modern and luxurious interior, and the interior space. Def recommend you look around at other videos 😉
how is the transmission hump? I've watched many vids that shoe the GLA has a high hump. But it seems to differ from vid to vid.
how is it for your 22 GLA?
I thought the Mercedes was unreliable?
Hi! I want to get a used 2021 gla250 with low miles but I’m afraid that it might fail me. I’ve been doing tons of research and having a car with low miles seems like the advantage here. I’m planning on financing the car and want to be sure that I’m financing a vehicle that is going to be reliable. I don’t drive much. I stay very local. Friends that have MB have told me that the maintenance is only expensive if the car has a lot of miles on it…. Other than that I’ve heard that it’s very safe and reliable.
Hope to see a comparison between a GLC, X3, Q5 and XC60. Great video as always.
Totally agree with this. I looked at all these as well as the Porsche Macan before getting the xc40. Had for almost 3 years and love it like it’s new still
Thank you for this great review.
Thanks for the vid.
I just recently bought a new XC60 T5 inscription and love it BUT not keen on having to press buttons for everything very distracting and may be one reason for giving to it back…
I own a Mercedes GLA for a few years now and I don’t like it as much as my husband GLC 300 sedan. Have been thinking about a switch to either BMW X1 or Q3 for a while now. I just hate to go for a test drive cz we are one of those suckers that when we walk into a dealership, we couldn’t walk away empty hands. 😣
Thank you for this great comparison! 👍👍
I would agree but take a look and drive of the 21 - 22 it’s much like the glc.. I dumbed my bmw computer nightmares mine spent half a year at the dealer before dumping that garbage
thanks great review
Awesome video...great info!🙂
Completley agree with the list. Have drove them all (owned 2 of them). There is something about Swedish design and engine, combined with asian R&D money, that makes Volvo so damn good! Great video.
We had these four vehicles on our shopping list and ended up getting a fully loaded 2021 Audi Q3. So far, we couldn’t be happier. It’s solid feeling on the road, with just enough sportiness and looks we found appealing. We ruled out the GLA after a test drive that revealed some interior ‘creaks’ that left us wondering about its quality. The XC40 was nice, but we didn’t like having to use the touch screen to control everything (can you say distracted driving). The X1 was off the list early because of a negative dealership experience. Our seven year old BMW 4-Series has been a trouble free joy to own, but the dealership has pissed us off a couple of times.
Great choice! I almost put the Q3 on top but then I drove the amazing electric XC40 Recharge and I felt that gave Volvo the slight edge
Me too I Got the Q3 and I love the little SUV
Audi new Q3 is like new Audi Q8..best in class I think..
This video sponsored by Volvo cars a Chinese company.
@@akshitpatel5867 xc40 the best
I was seriously considering the 2021 Audi Q3 but was not happy about the middle back seat being too small that technically won’t even fit a booster seat so I ended up getting a BMW X1 which is more roomier.
how are you liking it thus far?
Hm
tldw: 4) Mercedes GLA 3) BMW X1 2) Audi Q3 1) Volvo XC40
XC40 for sure
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Thank you!
BMW X1 2021 MY CHOICE!
I am considering bmw x1, nissan Qashqai, or nexus nt200... Which one would you say ?
Very well made video. Just the right amount of details.
Do all these come with eco mode?
You hit the nail on the head talking about long term low maintenance. I think you should have included the Mazda too.
Absolutely for XC40
Driving a Q3 2 ltr quattro... since 2016.... 6 years later.. only standard maintenance and nothing else.. no problems with the car at all, and the 4wd has helped me out of some iffy sitiuations, which is a HUGE pro.. what with living in AFrica... My next car ?..... you guessed it already I think ....
Is the back seat of Volvo XC40 uncomfortable for long distance?
BMW X1 my choice - 2021 model👌
Too small in comparison to Volvo, and not well made. Still rust issues on the doors.
@@steffenrosmus9177 thanks for the warning, was considering it.
I'M DRIVING BMW ZINSE 2012 IS THE BEST CAR EVER MADE LUXURY AND
ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE
NOBODY MAKES CAR LIKE BMW SPECIAL M SPORT
Just bought a 2020 XC40. The user manual indicates T4 doesn't require premium gash, but T5 requires premium gas
I have the 2019 Volvo XC40 Momentum T4 and I LOVE my SUV so much. It also takes regular gas.
@@Lynn2011Joined Yeah only thing I don't like (I also saw a video complaining about it) is the cup holder is too shallow, I actually accidentally flip the coffee cup once.. split coffee all over...
Would you pick Audi Q5 or merc glb250
Have the XC40 (2019) Amazon Blue with a white top, T5 Momentum, 19 inch upgraded wheels and rims with all the upgraded bells and whistles. Love the car and you can't get the color any longer (Boo Hoo). I researched all four of these vehicles in 2019, and, even though the XC40 was in its first year, it was the winner. It even was highly rated by Car & Driver and Motor Trend.
Love my X40 Except for the stupid weather control thr screen ,never thought that such a small thinh can bug me so much
Can you post on RDX vs x3 vs Glc vs xc60
he did mention that Audi Q3 uses regular gas - consider gas price gone through the roof, this is huge saving
dreaming of a blue @Volco XC40
The GLA Merc is miles ahead
i believe you 👍🏼
Hi Shari,
You mentioned on another video that the new Prime RAV4 goes 65kms on one charge. How much does Lexus nx300 hybrid go on one charge before it switches to gasoline?
The Lexus NX300h is a standard hybrid so it always uses both gas and electric power. It does not have a dedicated electric range like plug-in hybrids, which is what the RAV4 Prime is. The NX300h is comparable to the regular RAV4 Hybrid.
@@carhelpcorner Thank you
Your review is quite accurate .
Q3 looks the best
i agree....my wife and I are liking the GLA 250, but I keep looking back at the Q3. I think the exterior looks gorgeous though the interior of the Merc is so nice,
@@ronin120 Hahaha....😀😀😀 interesting. Take the Merc at least you won't regret it's beauty and reliability, not to mention it's renowned class.
Indeed. It's best to lease these cars 3-4 years and switch to a Japanese one like Subaru Forester for the long haul.
I plan to purchase a Q3 2021 with around 45,000 km, hoping it will last me for another five years. Is this a good or bad idea?
What about the new c class 2022 c200
Best car Review ever
Ride confort is directly related to the rim size and tires.
Never go over 19'' rims and you´ll be fine.
Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR 235/50 R19 99W is the sweet spot.
What is the process for helping clients purchase vehicles? Website sign-up?
Ah…Canada. I’m in the US so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Beside all de techs and designs, after driven all of the above I still love x1 as my favorite due to its simplicity and easy to drive + tons of fun (whenever u feel de need of some speed).
I agree with you, 100%, on that! Ive been driving a bimmer for 12 years now and its a joy to drive.
Volvo. In the US at least because of the amber indicators out back
Thinking of getting a Volvo XC 90. I’m a long term car person. Is it worth it? I have a Honda CR-V for 16 years now…
Worth it. Life is super safe inside a xc90. Nothing beats staying alive 😀
If you want luxury, comfort, tech, power, and driving dynamics then yes, the Volvo is for you. If you care about reliability stick to Honda/Toyota. Very different brands for very different people.
I am not very familiar with Volvo products. I have always known they are safe vehicles, but what about reliability? I know that is a weird question to ask when we are talking about 3 german cars, but I heard the Merc is the most reliable against the Audi and BMW (I guess it depends on which source you are looking at), but how does Volvo stack up?
All of them can be unreliable or reliable. They'll all expensive to maintain. All have spotty reliability.
How about the Range Rover Evoque ?
how about ux 200?
Completly agree 🥰🥰🇨🇺🎉🇨🇺🎉I have the Volvo xc40 2021🥰🇨🇺👏🥰🇨🇺👏👑👑👑🇨🇺🇪🇸👑
I’d like your input on the new Kia Carnival.
He doesn’t review cheap ass cars.
ooh that would be an interesting video . I just saw an ad for that car !
In Australia, you cannot fit a towbar to the GLA or the Q3. This is just ridiculous for an SUV. I will opt for the XC40
After driving all of them....I would have to disagree with you..... 1) Mercedes 2)Audi 3)BMW 4)Volvo
That would be my list too!
My list as well! Drove all of them.
BMW X1 X DRIVE 20I
L LINE IS MY CAR
ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE
DS 7 E Tense is the Best !
Audi Q3!!! Best car in long driving!
What about Jeep Compass 2021
Xc40 for sure
Thx for the great review! Do you think the Mercedes GLA will be big enough for a family of 3 which includes a 13 year old boy? Thanks!
Yes it will.
@@gitikaal105 thx
I would like SUv Is luxury fully loaded and heating steel well
I love the GLA😰
How would a Lexus UX stack up against these?
The UX doesn't have much performance, but it is the money saver. It has amazing fuel economy (hybrid) and long term reliability with low ownership costs. The UX is the one to buy for long term ownership
Lexus NX 300
The BMW X1 you are comparing to is not the 2021 model. The one in your video is an old model..
Leasing a 2021 base model X1. Absolutely love it
Test drove all besides the GLA and got the X1. The handling felt great, like a proper BMW, while the Audi and the Volvo felt boring and without character.
Which bmw do you work at
BMW X1 by far
The footage of the cars seems compress/low resolution even at 1080P.
Honda and Toyota don’t need premium gas. In California premium gas is $5 per gallon as of today!
The Q3 uses regular gas, not premium.
XC40
Time to create a newer version of this video
I love My Mercedes Benz GLA, it's a iphone with wheels
Audi Q3 my choice
These cars all are “mild hybrids”. Unlike full hybrids where government regulations demand a long term warranty (10 yrs 10,000miles) replacement of the “mild hybrid” 48 V batteries are owner’s $3400 -$4000 responsibility and do not have a government required long -term warranty.
X1
audi easily and mercedes’ is wrong for designing that car so small it’s not even competitive to me of course i seen all three in person and was like helllll no when i seen the gla it’s built like a kia soul
Q3 Anyday
Bmw x1 my choice 2021
1 Mercedes 2 Audi 3 BMW
Volvo can be compare to Kia or Hyundai not those 3.
Uh....Volvo has more problems with its electronics than ALL of its competitors.
Volvo for the win.
Mini countryman
It's based on the BMW X1 so a class and size below.
Toyota RAV 4
How is it possible to forget JLR ? Is this a joke?
There's only the Disco Sport as a competitor these and its an awful car, both in driving and reliability.
GLA is the best
I’ve watched and read countless reviews on the new GLA and this guy is the only one that complained about lack of room and creaking. We test drove one and like most other reviews the car has ample room and there weren’t any creaking noises even in the dealer demo we drove.
The Volvo engine makes a weird sound when accelerating. And it seems to hesitate before it takes off. Also have had problems with a warning ⚠️ of reduced engine performance when accelerating
that engine was just noisy, esp. when it's trying to build boost by revving the engine a bit much from a stop. and there was road noise!
@@twystedhumour I forgot that I had posted the comment about my XC40 engine. New development is that I ended up taking it back to the dealer where I bought it (bough brand new in June) and they found that it had a faulty turbo. They ordered turbo parts from Sweden and rebuilt the whole turbo. Now it runs great. No engine light comes on anymore. And although you can still hear the turbo a bit, it’s within normal limits. There is no more turbo whine and pickup is good. Also, I’ve figured out that the XC40 is more about luxury than speed. Sure it’s got juice but it’s not a sports car. It has a great smooth ride with the kind of power needed for easy passing. If you drive it from that approach and not trying to blow the doors off of other cars than it’s enjoyable.
Gla 250 isn’t complicated at all. By far ahead of the game in terms of infotainment center. Funny how can being ahead of the curve setback the rating how dumb.
BMW z1 vehicles we have here have only 116 hp and acceleration in 0-100 is 11,6 … which makes it more like a Toyota CHR than a Beamer😂😂it’s a waste of money spent on a brand which doesn’t even look half as nice as the Merc!
BMW Mas Brow...🔥🔥🔥
Mercedes Benz is Mercedes Benz! D Best!
The GLA felt most luxurious to me.
But not very reliable, neighbor has one for 3 month and it spend 75 day in the repair shop
@@steffenrosmus9177 that’s BS. He’s had the car for 90 days and 75 have been in the shop???
@@steffenrosmus9177 I have had mine for 6 months....not one problem......
MB is the best, as always
Q3.