For those wondering why the Mercedes GLC or Jaguar F-Pace aren't here it's because the Audi Q5 beat them in this previous head-to-head ruclips.net/video/xtFYpuHFE70/видео.html And if you wanna see which is best: the Audi Q7 or Volvo XC90 watch this: ruclips.net/video/vlt7kdoC2g4/видео.html
Just some quick feedback - I think it's really smart that you're now showing the specific savings on each car from car wow rather than just stating that if you go to car wow you "could save" on the car. Gives much more of a reason to visit the site
When it comes to these cars you just have to go with what feels best for you. They are soo close on every level. Just go with the one that gives you that special feeling.
The BMW X3 is a, brilliantly, well rounded choice. This is reflected well in Mat’s review. This isn’t to say the other vehicles aren’t good because they really are. The BMW’s weak point is pricing, but, if you are prepared to pay, a well optioned X3 is hard to beat in this category. The BMW X3 still conveys a sense of being fun to drive and is enormously practical too.
I’ve owned the 2018 xc60 momentum since November and I absolutely love it. I was between the Volvo, the Q5 and the Land Rover evoque and it was an easy decision. Drive is smooth, interior is much higher quality and it exterior is lovely. I owned an Audi for 8 years and it had issues basically from the day I drove it off the lot.
I’ve owned the XC60 for 6 months and absolutely love it, true it’s not the most sportiest but that doesn’t bother me, the interior is a beautiful place to be especially if you have the light leather and the 360 camera is superb.
If you care about leather and camera check bmw, their parking assistance 360 areal camera is the best I saw and individual leathers are great. But bmw is traditional so if you want futuristic, it's not a good choice.
I bought a xc60 and loved it. Had a major accident in it recently and my car saved my life. The paramedic who cared for me said the same thing. My car is toast, but I’m alive!
@@christianvik3400 the newer XC60s are an odd shape inside. We have a 2012 and there’s a ton of headroom, but we checked out a new one a couple months ago and there wasn’t enough headroom for our 6-year-old in his harness booster seat-his head was like an inch from the ceiling. It was so strange. We’re keeping our 2012. I hope they fix that soon. It was so strange to feel like there wasn’t much more room in the new XC60 than in our little S40.
@@lisahall4209 that is awesome! I’m so glad you’re okay! My friends hit a deer head-on in their S60 and their 3-year-old in the back seat slept right through it. We currently have an XC60 and a little S40, and planning to add an XC90 in the next couple years. Unless something major changes with their quality, we won’t be buying anything but Volvos, ever.
I'll take the Volvo If I want an SUV I don't want the sport bit, I want the luxury aspect. The Volvo is the waftiest, best looking and has the nicest interior, definitely my first choice.
SamTheCar And? They are tall, heavy vehicles and not sporty at all so why try to make them sporty? You can do as much as physically possible but a car with a high driving position is never going to be a sporty car.
I have a Volvo sedan, very nice car. The issue I have is the interior is noisy, you can hear the engine when you accelerate, very loud and that knocks down the 'luxury' feel of the car. Seats and ride are great, but it's just not at the same level of my Q5 so I can speak about both cars since I own them both.
Yes I agree with u I’ve got a x3 bmw wonderful SUV very reliable solid vehicle no major issues just basic maintenance will last a long time I’ve had 8 bmw in my life very good solid vehicles
I was looking at the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60. Bought the Volvo. So glad I did,because I was hit by a drunk driver and my car was told Alex. Me and my sister were brought to a level 1 trauma hospital where my injuries were not life threatening and my sisters were- due to the seatbelt. I’m glad I was in the Volvo and not the beemer as volvos are superior for safety. I watched a video a bmw and a Volvo crash test. No comparison. Volvo driver for life, I’ll take a bit slower and a few little irritants over the polish of the bmw. My car saved my life as well as my sisters.
You try too hard, just to tell us you are not a China Volvo fanboy. X3 is 1 Audi 2 Volvo 3. all are super safe, and you do not buy one to crash it and find out.
I think it all depends on what you are looking for as all three are great cars. We test drove all of them. We chose the X3 because it had the comfort in driving style that my wife prefers but it has the responsiveness and intense road grip that I prefer. A great compromise. It doesn't swing too far to either the over-comfort of over-performance extremes. For road handling, feel, and performance, it's the clear winner but that is not the only criterion for purchase and may not be at the top of the list in everyone's decision-making framework.
I looked at Benz, Audi, and BMW. There’s just something about BMW that stands out. It’s truly a drivers car. Fit and finish are top notch. The new X3 is one of my favorite models. Perfect all around
Looked at Benz, Audi, BMW for my new car.... BMW quality on all of their cars is 2 or 3 notches above Benz, 2 notches up on the Audi... Jag was plastic.... Volvo... Nah.. that screen.... New BMW Interiors and Exteriors are in a league of their own
I test drove all three and finally took delivery of my X3 two days ago. Love it so far. Some small disappointments in things featured in practically every review are options (eg those gas struts in the boot under floor storage must be part of the upgrade storage option, cuz they aren’t in mine)
I was just looking at all three of these cars in the 2020 editions and ended up going with the XC60. I really like the simplistic design and got the premium seat package on the Inscription. I think the interior design on the Volvo is so much cleaner and well designed than the other two. Both the X3 and Q5 look like someone just glued an iPad to the dash for the infotainment center and it just feels clunky to me.
About this type of car, i go with volvo, for the style and exclusivity. Doesn't matter if it's not sporty, luxury and space are what i want from suv, so for me is xc60. Anyway, both x3 and q5 are great cars too, no doubt absolutely
Matt, an innocent feedback: If you had upgraded stuff in the BMW and Volvo, you should have had it in the Audi, too. Interior colour would also be nice to be matched. In my opinion, because it is a video comparison, everything to the eyes (right?), it is unfair to compare differently upgraded cars. Audi should definitely had the upgraded visual cockpit, and all cars should have had bright interior. It is ok to highlight that things disappointingly do not come as standard, but if you show one in one car, show the competition in a competitive package, too. Cheers
me to, what's the point getting bigger SUV with same boot space - xc60 have 500ltr same as X1, X1 much better on handling then big SUV which mean much more fan. I've done stage 1 with my 2.0i 192 - 250BHP and around 6.5sec - done 5 trips through Europe this year - twice on ski with all equipment and average of 7.9ltr/100km with 235km top speed. I was thinking to get Q5 before X1 - but q5 inside quality terrible, suspension uncomfortable - BMW X1 have great standard suspension with great compromise between comfort and handling, plus quality inside far better then Q5. Yes Xc60 and X3 quality inside very good but can't see point if I can achieve same points with smaller SUV and enjoying driving car that's feel like normal hatchback.
Great review. It is a very tough decision. For me, it's between the Volvo and the BMW. I like the Volvo interior colour scheme and simplicity, but not 100% sure about the display screen position of the Volvo? I prefer the position of the BMW navigation screen. I also really like the Volvo exterior design. It's an extremely close match. I came in, biased towards an X3 because i love BMW, but now i am undecided. I would have to sit in them and drive them myself to make the final decision. Reliability and fuel efficiency would also factor in, as well as maintanence costs. If pushed on the spot, i think i still have to go BMW.
Do you know that the volvo gives you the option to have the navigation in the gauge cluster aswell? u can have your navigation on the display screen OR between the gauges. That doesn't not the other ones have, and they cost way more than the volvo...
I just tried X3 and Q5. X3 is far superior by overall drivers driving experience. Yes Audi has more updated instruments pannel what does not impress me at all. Seats in those mid suv's should be more comfortable / bigger.
I think you were a bit unfair on the Volvo as the sport mode in geartronic auto is more responsive, there is an option for boot seat release and the handling is better without the air suspension option. Safety features and standard options are astonishing against both BMW and Audi where 80% is an optional extra.
I may be in the minority here, but NOT having the virtual(digital) cockpit in the Q5 is a big plus for me. Those classic Audi analog dials are very very classy.
The Audi is SO boring and derivative. I like the exterior style of the X3 but the interior is SO bland. The XC60 is stunning inside and out. The interior especially is masterful.
Samuel Brooks I think Volvo is trying too hard, trying to be a Tesla look a like. I’m not sold on their designs and never have been. Not that they are bad cars but either the X3 or the Q5 are way more fun to drive.
Peter Lustig I hate the exterior too! It’s too slabby and uninteresting. Audi have some nice creases up the side and some nice bits of chrome and detail on the front number Volvo is just boring and boxy!
It would be really helpful if you can do a head to head between all these compact luxury SUVs and the Lexus RX 350. Here in North America its a mid size luxury suv priced only a bit higher than the compact luxury SUVs and it outsell any other luxury SUV so very interested to see if it is really a good choice
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Few things missed in this test (unintentionally, I hope). In Germany, X3/Q5 models with 252 hp petrol engine and similar equipment are sold for: BMW: 70 570,00 EUR Leasing 36 m. - monthly 687 EUR AUDI : 67 920,00 EUR Leasing 36 m. - monthly 550 EUR BMW has head display as standard in this version, AUDI has not. AUDI has Adaptive Air Suspension which is not available in BMW. What can you do in BMW if you need to rise your car? AUDI is equipped in Matrix LED which obviously overtakes BMW Adaptive LED. It wasn’t mentioned in Carwow test. Why? AUDI has ACC in full velocity range, BMW only to 210 km/h. What if you drive more? Except of features mentioned above, both cars are almost identically luxurious, safe and fast. But; AUDI is 2500 EUR cheaper and has better financing options. In leasing one has to pay 137 EUR/month more for BMW. Hmmm… Is BMW really better?
Which is why Volvo should be the choice of the three. I have a BMW X3. And it only has a fraction of the safety features of Volvo. Because of Volvos safety, the insurance is considerably cheaper. I also have a V90 cross country, same year of the x3. The Volvo insurance is literally half of the BMW.
I love my XC60, and it’s 10 years old. We’re planning to replace my husband’s S40 with an XC90 in the next couple years, and then hand the S40 down to our son. If you take care of them, Volvos will just keep going, and look and drive great doing it, even with a lot of miles. The S40 has 136,000 miles and my XC60 has 125k miles and they both handle like new and still look sharp. My husband loves the new body style but I’ll happily drive my 2012 XC60 into the ground. Volvos are a sound investment that feels like a splurge.
Ok let me sum up my experiences. Audi: best at daily use for a humble driver. Its super easy to pilot, everything works and its really refined. Super light steering and floaty soft ride. Smooth and not slow engine with a really quick transmission with great chemistry with the engine. BMW: sporty option of the 3, its fun to drive but its not the smooth silent q5. Not much to say, its a BMW so everything is thought through. Everything is for the driver and everything makes sense. Volvo: if you are tired of going german and want to try something new but cheaper made go for volvo. Its good but its not on par with the germans. When I owned it for a week, the door rattled whenever I closed it and it drove me fucking crazy.
I drove Audi. Two times the automatic transmission had to be replaced, it leaks oil (there you stand, bent over the enignie to fill oil....wow), steeringhouse replaced, rear axes two times replaced. And that while you are paing the max. Those experiences with two Audis. No more Audi for me.
Volvo R design D5 is the one to get.. All the extras come as standard including 22" alloys. Presenter clearly favours German cars hence didn't even show all the graphics including satnav on dash screen. Volvo also comes with so many extra safety features which the Germans cannot compete with.
@@AOTanoos22 there’s a lot of negative press about diesels in Europe and many cities banning diesels in the city centres. Just planning for future possibilities. And yes, my old X6 4.0d’s worst consumption was 12l/100km. That’s now the best that the M40i does. It’s worst is 20l/100km. Fuel consumption is not a concern for me.
@@bafa000 depending where you are you will or will not get the exhaust pops. In Europe they fit a mandatory filter that removes the exhaust pops. Big shame.
@@calvinchann1996 if your car has Euro 6 certification, it will not be banned, also there are rumours that in 2025 there will come Euro 7, that will make Diesels and Gasoline cars have the same emission requirements to full fill. Meaning a Diesel will not be allowed to produce anymore emissions than a gasoline car and vice versa. That indicates for me, that Diesel’s will not be worse that gasoline cars in the future when Euro 7 comes, so when they bann Euro 7 Diesels they will also bann Euro 7 gasoline cars. However if you can afford to buy an equivalent gasoline engine go for it, as indeed its safer from being banned while we still have Euro 6 as the newest certification and Euro 7 is yet to come. If we look at London, they want to bann all ICE cars in the future, so the safest way atm would be an EV.
It’s got sharp crease and a very bold and prominent rear and front grille so I wonder what people are on about when the claim it’s boring or simple. Seems like they just don’t like it for other reasons but they are have the best road presence out of any cars. I spot these new Audi’s so easily pretty hard to miss nowadays.
In MY eyes it looks boring. Nothing special, no chic, not interesting, not exciting, no emotions. Ok, the new X3 is also not very special - but much better than the Q5.
11:45. 190hp D4?? Are you kidding me. I have a 2009 Volvo XC60 T6 with 286hp. The D5 (the D4 wasn't available then) didn't have any power to it on test drive and it had less power than the current one.
The test Volvo should have been equipped with the T6 engine, putting out 316 hp/295 torque. That, with the drive mode set at “Dynamic”, would have given the other two cars a run for the money.
For those wondering why the Mercedes GLC or Jaguar F-Pace aren't here it's because the Audi Q5 beat them in this previous head-to-head ruclips.net/video/xtFYpuHFE70/видео.html
And if you wanna see which is best: the Audi Q7 or Volvo XC90 watch this: ruclips.net/video/vlt7kdoC2g4/видео.html
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Was exactly wondering where's GLC ;)
There's also no DS7
What about the macan
Where is Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2000cc turbo ?
Just some quick feedback - I think it's really smart that you're now showing the specific savings on each car from car wow rather than just stating that if you go to car wow you "could save" on the car. Gives much more of a reason to visit the site
For those of us who don't live in the UK it can be annoying to have to go through about 1~2 minutes of him talking about how much we can save though..
I live in Australia. But I can appreciate that this channel was created to promote carwow, and we have them to thank for all these videos
Mike awww poor you.
I live in Kuwait and Lebanon, but I agree Carwow was created in last two years and I've subscribed.
But Mat Watson is a funny person car reviewer.
When it comes to these cars you just have to go with what feels best for you. They are soo close on every level. Just go with the one that gives you that special feeling.
The BMW X3 is a, brilliantly, well rounded choice. This is reflected well in Mat’s review. This isn’t to say the other vehicles aren’t good because they really are. The BMW’s weak point is pricing, but, if you are prepared to pay, a well optioned X3 is hard to beat in this category. The BMW X3 still conveys a sense of being fun to drive and is enormously practical too.
i’d have the volvo. love everything they’re doing at the moment with the updated looks of their models
I’ve owned the 2018 xc60 momentum since November and I absolutely love it. I was between the Volvo, the Q5 and the Land Rover evoque and it was an easy decision. Drive is smooth, interior is much higher quality and it exterior is lovely. I owned an Audi for 8 years and it had issues basically from the day I drove it off the lot.
Absolutely love look of new Volvos.
The front looks pretty cool however the back (particularly the taillights) is a mess.
Its quite a upgrade from 90's and early 2000 atleast =P
Pienimusta the rear is a mess
Especially its Interior overtakes Both bmw nd audi
Love volvo’s 8AT，rather than Audi‘s DCT
Now everytime i look at an x3 on road, I will imagine matt hiding under the grill and going "HI I'M A BMW X3"
abishek sundar IDK i took a 3 series for a test drive and I swear i felt like Matt was in the car...
I feel u nick xD
Ha! Me too! With the flared nostrils and the funny voice lol.. 😀✌🏽
lol lol lol. He's too funny!
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I’ve owned the XC60 for 6 months and absolutely love it, true it’s not the most sportiest but that doesn’t bother me, the interior is a beautiful place to be especially if you have the light leather and the 360 camera is superb.
If you care about leather and camera check bmw, their parking assistance 360 areal camera is the best I saw and individual leathers are great. But bmw is traditional so if you want futuristic, it's not a good choice.
The XC 60 is actually more cramped inside between the B-pillars than the XC 40. I dropped it.
I bought a xc60 and loved it. Had a major accident in it recently and my car saved my life. The paramedic who cared for me said the same thing. My car is toast, but I’m alive!
@@christianvik3400 the newer XC60s are an odd shape inside. We have a 2012 and there’s a ton of headroom, but we checked out a new one a couple months ago and there wasn’t enough headroom for our 6-year-old in his harness booster seat-his head was like an inch from the ceiling. It was so strange. We’re keeping our 2012. I hope they fix that soon. It was so strange to feel like there wasn’t much more room in the new XC60 than in our little S40.
@@lisahall4209 that is awesome! I’m so glad you’re okay! My friends hit a deer head-on in their S60 and their 3-year-old in the back seat slept right through it. We currently have an XC60 and a little S40, and planning to add an XC90 in the next couple years. Unless something major changes with their quality, we won’t be buying anything but Volvos, ever.
I'll take the Volvo
If I want an SUV I don't want the sport bit, I want the luxury aspect. The Volvo is the waftiest, best looking and has the nicest interior, definitely my first choice.
Scott Sherman but the infortainment is shit
it is not shit. it is just not as good as the germans
CMChristian Exactly. You would be hard pushed to find any car with a "shit" infotainment now.
SamTheCar And? They are tall, heavy vehicles and not sporty at all so why try to make them sporty? You can do as much as physically possible but a car with a high driving position is never going to be a sporty car.
I have a Volvo sedan, very nice car. The issue I have is the interior is noisy, you can hear the engine when you accelerate, very loud and that knocks down the 'luxury' feel of the car. Seats and ride are great, but it's just not at the same level of my Q5 so I can speak about both cars since I own them both.
Yes I agree with u I’ve got a x3 bmw wonderful SUV very reliable solid vehicle no major issues just basic maintenance will last a long time I’ve had 8 bmw in my life very good solid vehicles
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I was looking at the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60. Bought the Volvo. So glad I did,because I was hit by a drunk driver and my car was told Alex. Me and my sister were brought to a level 1 trauma hospital where my injuries were not life threatening and my sisters were- due to the seatbelt. I’m glad I was in the Volvo and not the beemer as volvos are superior for safety. I watched a video a bmw and a Volvo crash test. No comparison. Volvo driver for life, I’ll take a bit slower and a few little irritants over the polish of the bmw. My car saved my life as well as my sisters.
You try too hard, just to tell us you are not a China Volvo fanboy. X3 is 1 Audi 2 Volvo 3. all are super safe, and you do not buy one to crash it and find out.
I think it all depends on what you are looking for as all three are great cars. We test drove all of them. We chose the X3 because it had the comfort in driving style that my wife prefers but it has the responsiveness and intense road grip that I prefer. A great compromise. It doesn't swing too far to either the over-comfort of over-performance extremes. For road handling, feel, and performance, it's the clear winner but that is not the only criterion for purchase and may not be at the top of the list in everyone's decision-making framework.
I looked at Benz, Audi, and BMW. There’s just something about BMW that stands out. It’s truly a drivers car. Fit and finish are top notch. The new X3 is one of my favorite models. Perfect all around
Looked at Benz, Audi, BMW for my new car.... BMW quality on all of their cars is 2 or 3 notches above Benz, 2 notches up on the Audi... Jag was plastic.... Volvo... Nah.. that screen.... New BMW Interiors and Exteriors are in a league of their own
I test drove all three and finally took delivery of my X3 two days ago. Love it so far. Some small disappointments in things featured in practically every review are options (eg those gas struts in the boot under floor storage must be part of the upgrade storage option, cuz they aren’t in mine)
did you get the base version or the x line version because the models and the spec depends on where in the world you are.
I was just looking at all three of these cars in the 2020 editions and ended up going with the XC60. I really like the simplistic design and got the premium seat package on the Inscription. I think the interior design on the Volvo is so much cleaner and well designed than the other two. Both the X3 and Q5 look like someone just glued an iPad to the dash for the infotainment center and it just feels clunky to me.
I feel exactly the same. Lol. That's why I have a Volvo now and I love it
Are you regretting not going for her X3?
Excellent comparison and breakdown. Found the dog part absolutely amazing! I might be a little bias but I knew the BMW would edge the others.
Air suspension or bust. Booooo BMW
For me i would take the XC60 T8 cause 407 hp and 640NM is crazy and here in Malaysia the T8 is cheaper than the T5. We get hybrid benefits
Peter Ambrose plus a crystal gear lever
Riche Kwong The X3M40i will pull its trousers down. BMW and mercedes also make way more powerful 4x4 cars.
TeacherToolkitDemo im talking about hybrids. clearly m and amg are not hybrids. in my country a M5 cost 400k usd. and its not even full specc.
Peter Ambrose 400k!!! Jesus christ where do you live? Thats ridiculous. In terms of hybrids then it is a good choice.
Peter Ambrose Sorry i can see Malaysia.
Hands down XC60. Own one and it is simply a luxury to drive and the safety features are outstanding.
seriously beautiful shots!
Volvo and Polestar wouldn't have been this good without Geely of China taking over their ownership #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad 🇨🇳
About this type of car, i go with volvo, for the style and exclusivity. Doesn't matter if it's not sporty, luxury and space are what i want from suv, so for me is xc60. Anyway, both x3 and q5 are great cars too, no doubt absolutely
Matt, an innocent feedback: If you had upgraded stuff in the BMW and Volvo, you should have had it in the Audi, too. Interior colour would also be nice to be matched. In my opinion, because it is a video comparison, everything to the eyes (right?), it is unfair to compare differently upgraded cars. Audi should definitely had the upgraded visual cockpit, and all cars should have had bright interior. It is ok to highlight that things disappointingly do not come as standard, but if you show one in one car, show the competition in a competitive package, too. Cheers
I have the BMW X1, It is just fantastic!
me to, what's the point getting bigger SUV with same boot space - xc60 have 500ltr same as X1, X1 much better on handling then big SUV which mean much more fan. I've done stage 1 with my 2.0i 192 - 250BHP and around 6.5sec - done 5 trips through Europe this year - twice on ski with all equipment and average of 7.9ltr/100km with 235km top speed. I was thinking to get Q5 before X1 - but q5 inside quality terrible, suspension uncomfortable - BMW X1 have great standard suspension with great compromise between comfort and handling, plus quality inside far better then Q5. Yes Xc60 and X3 quality inside very good but can't see point if I can achieve same points with smaller SUV and enjoying driving car that's feel like normal hatchback.
I like the Carwow dash shake test™
Be good to have an updated comparison of these
I like the XC60 the most - but the best car is the X3. Nice review
Great review. It is a very tough decision. For me, it's between the Volvo and the BMW. I like the Volvo interior colour scheme and simplicity, but not 100% sure about the display screen position of the Volvo? I prefer the position of the BMW navigation screen. I also really like the Volvo exterior design. It's an extremely close match. I came in, biased towards an X3 because i love BMW, but now i am undecided. I would have to sit in them and drive them myself to make the final decision. Reliability and fuel efficiency would also factor in, as well as maintanence costs. If pushed on the spot, i think i still have to go BMW.
Do you know that the volvo gives you the option to have the navigation in the gauge cluster aswell?
u can have your navigation on the display screen OR between the gauges. That doesn't not the other ones have, and they cost way more than the volvo...
I have a q5. 2011 sline...wonderful suv
Got the X3 after watched the video. Absolutely love it gearbox response.
Which trim? I'm trying to learn the BMW ecosystem of trim levels and no idea what he's driving here either actually haha
@@Matt-wg9xn i've got the xdrive 30i luxury line, diesel is in the video but reckon both are share the same ZF 8 speed gearbox.
I went to buy a Q5 and came driving a X3 ....... BMW is all about driving excellence ! its an experience.... In my humble opinion all 3 are great
Your reviews keep getting better and better. Keep it up! Cheers from Argentina
7:33 Nice bend on the X3 roofline
I just tried X3 and Q5. X3 is far superior by overall drivers driving experience. Yes Audi has more updated instruments pannel what does not impress me at all. Seats in those mid suv's should be more comfortable / bigger.
Matt... one of the best automobile journalist
I like the lip on the back of the Q5 because my stuff slides around and when I open the door stuff has fallen out 😂
Volvo the winner for me and as usual great great review Matt 🏁🏁🏁
but would suggest getting the Q5 is the best imo. but would advise getting the SQ5 because that car is incredible
I think you were a bit unfair on the Volvo as the sport mode in geartronic auto is more responsive, there is an option for boot seat release and the handling is better without the air suspension option. Safety features and standard options are astonishing against both BMW and Audi where 80% is an optional extra.
That X3 nose impression! 😂 I think that is the funniest thing I have ever seen on Mat's videos. Still chuckling. 👍
Volvo is the best option to me and people and it looks good
Anudeep .G noo, audi q5 is the best
I may be in the minority here, but NOT having the virtual(digital) cockpit in the Q5 is a big plus for me. Those classic Audi analog dials are very very classy.
Taking delivery of my new XC60 T5 250 next week (with a suitably large CarWow discount).
Volvo FTW.
I choosed an audiQ5 2017 and I am totally satisfied :) No hate to the other cars !
Fantastic presentation! Love the Sarcastic quips!
Gave me all the information I needed!
The Audi is SO boring and derivative. I like the exterior style of the X3 but the interior is SO bland. The XC60 is stunning inside and out. The interior especially is masterful.
Ah the good old adjective "boring"...
Samuel Brooks I think Volvo is trying too hard, trying to be a Tesla look a like. I’m not sold on their designs and never have been. Not that they are bad cars but either the X3 or the Q5 are way more fun to drive.
Volvo may looks good in interior but Drivers feel good in x3
i feel like i'm the only person in the world to say this but i HATE the interior of the Volvo...
Peter Lustig I hate the exterior too! It’s too slabby and uninteresting. Audi have some nice creases up the side and some nice bits of chrome and detail on the front number Volvo is just boring and boxy!
Matt why you never hit the plastic in Q5 ? Plastic between driver/co-driver it's with very low gualty, also down on the dashboard and on the doors !
Damn I love every single video of yours... Keep the great job going thank you!!
It would be really helpful if you can do a head to head between all these compact luxury SUVs and the Lexus RX 350. Here in North America its a mid size luxury suv priced only a bit higher than the compact luxury SUVs and it outsell any other luxury SUV so very interested to see if it is really a good choice
Anyone else watch these comparison videos knowing full well you'll never ever buy one of these cars new haha
Just bought a brand new xX3 because of this review
@@ashleyjones6367 me too (x3 xdrive 30d m sport)
Just bought a new XC60 T6 Inscription because of this review (and a few others).
I own fly sedans Mercedes Benz E-Class & Chevrolet Malibu. Now, l wish to get my first ever suv in X3. My choice was cemented by yr conclusion. Tq fr Malaysia 🧑🎄🎅🤶 Merry Christmas 2024 & Happy New Year 2025 🎄🎁🌟🕯⭐️🔔🌲
Few things missed in this test (unintentionally, I hope).
In Germany, X3/Q5 models with 252 hp petrol engine and similar equipment are sold for:
BMW: 70 570,00 EUR
Leasing 36 m. - monthly 687 EUR
AUDI : 67 920,00 EUR
Leasing 36 m. - monthly 550 EUR
BMW has head display as standard in this version, AUDI has not.
AUDI has Adaptive Air Suspension which is not available in BMW. What can you do in BMW if you need to rise your car?
AUDI is equipped in Matrix LED which obviously overtakes BMW Adaptive LED. It wasn’t mentioned in Carwow test. Why?
AUDI has ACC in full velocity range, BMW only to 210 km/h. What if you drive more?
Except of features mentioned above, both cars are almost identically luxurious, safe and fast. But;
AUDI is 2500 EUR cheaper and has better financing options. In leasing one has to pay 137 EUR/month more for BMW. Hmmm… Is BMW really better?
Great review please may you do a Vw Tiguan Vs Kia Shortage Vs Skoda Kodiaq
8:30 oh.. that's a seriously awesome little thing! I can't wait for that trend to spread.
Love that Audi, backseat hug you well, my stuff in the back don't slide around, etc 🔥
The Audi Q5 🤝🖤
I used to hate Pugs but the one you have in your videos is just so cute!😍😍😍
Q5 Good quality, look and not so expensive parts.
Can you do a same video with the x5, Q7 and the xc90
I quite like all of them to be honest....
Mat, What about a comparo between the GLC and the X3? Looking forward to your great videos
The safety technology in the Volvo is unmatched by the other 2 though. Why wasn't that taken into consideration?
Which is why Volvo should be the choice of the three. I have a BMW X3. And it only has a fraction of the safety features of Volvo. Because of Volvos safety, the insurance is considerably cheaper. I also have a V90 cross country, same year of the x3. The Volvo insurance is literally half of the BMW.
Your videos are great, but they're much quieter than others on RUclips.
I would go for the BMW X3 because of its pleasant driving experience, stylish looks and edgeless practicality.
I love my XC60, and it’s 10 years old. We’re planning to replace my husband’s S40 with an XC90 in the next couple years, and then hand the S40 down to our son. If you take care of them, Volvos will just keep going, and look and drive great doing it, even with a lot of miles. The S40 has 136,000 miles and my XC60 has 125k miles and they both handle like new and still look sharp. My husband loves the new body style but I’ll happily drive my 2012 XC60 into the ground. Volvos are a sound investment that feels like a splurge.
"look at the size of my nose" 😀 😀
I would choose the XC60 but the X3 is not bad. However the Q5 is a mix bag for me.
2:33 : thats why i love the ingolstadter...
analog dials are the way to go.
YES!!!! Been waiting for this one for a while.
FINALLY! Was waiting for this since a long time
I Love the XC60 Volvo the Best Car Respect for the X3 and Q5
Yes please! I was waiting for this!
The fact that Volvo is in the same test with Audi and BMW is already an achievement for a Swedish brand.
Great review Mat.
I absolutly love the X3! Btw, it's the best at doing donuts in the snow ;)
Q5 The best 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Ok let me sum up my experiences.
Audi: best at daily use for a humble driver. Its super easy to pilot, everything works and its really refined. Super light steering and floaty soft ride. Smooth and not slow engine with a really quick transmission with great chemistry with the engine.
BMW: sporty option of the 3, its fun to drive but its not the smooth silent q5. Not much to say, its a BMW so everything is thought through. Everything is for the driver and everything makes sense.
Volvo: if you are tired of going german and want to try something new but cheaper made go for volvo. Its good but its not on par with the germans. When I owned it for a week, the door rattled whenever I closed it and it drove me fucking crazy.
I drove Audi. Two times the automatic transmission had to be replaced, it leaks oil (there you stand, bent over the enignie to fill oil....wow), steeringhouse replaced, rear axes two times replaced. And that while you are paing the max. Those experiences with two Audis. No more Audi for me.
The Volvo has outstanding build quality and comfort, my uncle has one and it's great
Volvo R design D5 is the one to get.. All the extras come as standard including 22" alloys. Presenter clearly favours German cars hence didn't even show all the graphics including satnav on dash screen. Volvo also comes with so many extra safety features which the Germans cannot compete with.
q5 off the charts
Have the xc60 and honestly can't fault it.Very easy to live with.
9:09 Lol. This is why I love mat and his reviews.
They’re all beautiful cars. At this point it’s a question of personal preference. I’d be happy with any of them, but I’m edging towards the Bimmer.
The M40i will probably replace my Macan S Diesel in 2019.
Calvin Chann why swapping from a 6 cylinder diesel to a 6 cylinder petrol ? The fuel consumption will be much higher, take that in consideration.
I have a 2019 x3, but recently drove the m40i and.........wow...that’s my next one
@@AOTanoos22 there’s a lot of negative press about diesels in Europe and many cities banning diesels in the city centres. Just planning for future possibilities. And yes, my old X6 4.0d’s worst consumption was 12l/100km. That’s now the best that the M40i does. It’s worst is 20l/100km. Fuel consumption is not a concern for me.
@@bafa000 depending where you are you will or will not get the exhaust pops. In Europe they fit a mandatory filter that removes the exhaust pops. Big shame.
@@calvinchann1996 if your car has Euro 6 certification, it will not be banned, also there are rumours that in 2025 there will come Euro 7, that will make Diesels and Gasoline cars have the same emission requirements to full fill. Meaning a Diesel will not be allowed to produce anymore emissions than a gasoline car and vice versa. That indicates for me, that Diesel’s will not be worse that gasoline cars in the future when Euro 7 comes, so when they bann Euro 7 Diesels they will also bann Euro 7 gasoline cars. However if you can afford to buy an equivalent gasoline engine go for it, as indeed its safer from being banned while we still have Euro 6 as the newest certification and Euro 7 is yet to come. If we look at London, they want to bann all ICE cars in the future, so the safest way atm would be an EV.
You don´t need to step up to R-Design or Inscription for digital dials. Momentum have these too
The Q5 is a good car for sure - but it looks sooooo boring.
CNX Expat plain you mean
CNX Expat It looks better than all other SUVs except the Volvo.
It’s got sharp crease and a very bold and prominent rear and front grille so I wonder what people are on about when the claim it’s boring or simple. Seems like they just don’t like it for other reasons but they are have the best road presence out of any cars. I spot these new Audi’s so easily pretty hard to miss nowadays.
In MY eyes it looks boring. Nothing special, no chic, not interesting, not exciting, no emotions. Ok, the new X3 is also not very special - but much better than the Q5.
CNX Expat its more simple and classy
Thank you for that video I was going to ask you for it
BMW ALWAYS!
11:45. 190hp D4?? Are you kidding me. I have a 2009 Volvo XC60 T6 with 286hp. The D5 (the D4 wasn't available then) didn't have any power to it on test drive and it had less power than the current one.
Omg the little dog. 😂😍
The test Volvo should have been equipped with the T6 engine, putting out 316 hp/295 torque. That, with the drive mode set at “Dynamic”, would have given the other two cars a run for the money.
Volvo has the best exterior styling by a country mile.
Best car channel ever 😄. Where’s glc 🤔🤔⁉️
In Europe the x3 gets completely digital cockpit for the driver
ILIAS KOLOVATSIOS indeed and it's great. Love it
As an option....
Hopefully. This "hybrid" style looks awful in my opinion
Euroman Driver Not really. It looks bloody terrible. Not as good as Audi’s full digital display, nor as good as the original BMW analog displays.
Everyone was so triggered with the center console wobble test with the Kia but it's actually a good test.
Love the X3 M40i, but otherwise would go for the XC60
I like that you didn't let your bias of owning a Volvo XC60 steer you away from giving it constructive criticism. Another really good video, thanks.
Lighter interior always look good
Love the videos!! Can you guys do a video camparing: Santa Fe Sport, Nissan Rogue, and the Jeep Cherokee??? That would be fantastic!!!
If you don;t look at the badge. The Volvo is not only the nicest SUV of these, but by far the best value for money too.
Are you kidding? The Q5 is the cleanest looking SUV out of em in my opinion! xD