You do often get the opposite problem where the review car has every crazy expensive option ticked and people don't realise that you can get it with sensible options for way less. You really need the base price, the price of the most popular spec and the price of the max it out spec.
I actually ordered Volvo couple of days ago. The way it rides and the fact that everything works as expected... every time as driven the car. Audi was shortlisted for quite a long but the google car took my heart when compared to the audi user interface. As I am just starting my breakfast I can tell my phone/ google to warm up my car and off you go! As a scandinavian living near arctic circle one issue not very crucial in uk is framed door Windows Tesla does not have. Far easier to open doors during the winter if u cant heat up the car in advance for whatever reason. But thanks for a good review!
@@70WhySoSerious07 Well, I ordered the XC40 & they gave the 2024 model a significant facelift. I was able to change my order to get the 2024 version. Charging & range being the main reason. Still waiting... sorry can't help more.
I guess you didn’t know you can control the temperature though the Tesla app on your phone to set the temperature and use all the cameras as a security feature. It’s a basic Tesla feature 😊 but very helpful on a cold day or hot day…. I live in Las Vegas
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Very thorough, fair, and as far as I can tell, unbiased. I think this is my favorite CarWow video so far. This is genuinely excellent. Seriously, a great comparison and review.
Thank you, Mat. Excellent review, as usual. Based on my research Tesla Performance has 500-550 HP, not 450HP. I've found dyno test that showed 520HP and a review from Italy showroom. The reviewer said Tesla rated Performance model in Italy at 550 HP. The battery size should be 75kWh usable with around 83kWh total capacity for the latest models. IMPO, the suspension tuning of Tesla Performance is great. It's a perfect balance between cornering performance and comfort. I wish the steering would be more communitive to have a more direct feel to know what front tires are doing.
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Yeah especially when most people don’t by base especially with this shortage for cars, if you configure your own car, you might be waiting months. Most people are now settling with whatever is in stock
Completely agree with the verdict but I still don’t understand why people find it handy to change the amount of regeneration on the fly. I’m driving a model 3 for 2.5 years now and I never had the urge to change it.
I drive an ICE car with flappy paddles. I often use them to shift down while decelerating to increase the rate of deceleration without having to brake. It's a bit like one pedal driving but using your hands instead. If you have true one pedal driving then I guess you wouldn't need it to change regen intensity.
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Mat consistently measures excellent braking distances. Wonder if something is off. While lower 30s is believable, sub-30 is freaking supercar like. Other channels never get such stellar results with the same cars
I completely agree. Just found a 60-0 list and 27m cars are something like a 911 GT2 RS (991), Corvette ZR1 or Ferrari SF90 Stradale...... not a Volvo C40 Recharge 🤣
@@michelbruns It actually does, especially when you charge on the road. Some fast charging stations like IONITY charge you more per kWh than a regular gasoline car would cost to refuel.
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The one thing you missed in the comparison is the reliability factor! My Audi is the most unreliable car I have ever purchased and it’s supposed to be the flagship model! It’s been in the garage (Caffyns) for more hours than it’s been on the road. Which is why after 16 months of ownership and loosing £65k in depreciation I am getting rid of it and buying a model Y. I love your road tests Matt, but it’s these little things (haha) that make all the difference. Like the 3 year warranty probably due to the unreliability, like the £25 per month connectivity charge compared to £10 for Tesla, like the 2 year servicing cost of £370 when Tesla has none and like the bl***y diabolical back up from Audi when you have continuous problems. I could go on…….
See that’s the thing about the Tesla. It is not the best looking. In fact, at some angles the car just looks weird. But functionally, as an appliance. It is an extraordinary car. Here in the states you can even get a Y with a tow hitch and 3rd row seats. We ordered ours in that configuration. I’ve put 8,000 trouble free miles on it so far and didn’t have any of the build quality issues that people talk about. I love the way how the Q4 looks. And I love the cheeky nature of the XC40 Recharge. But the Model Y is clearly the better car, and it’s not even close.
Well, an interesting test. I stil would go for the Volvo: sharper brakes, better accerlation and a clean Scandinavian feeling inside. Google in the car works quite fine and there might be more updates coming up.
Hey CarWow, when you review EVs you ALWAYS have to mention charging time at HPC, form 10 to 80%, NOT peak charging power or AC charging time!!!!!! For example, while both the Tesla and Audi can charge from 10 to 80% in less than 30min, the Volvo takes more than 45min! This really makes a difference when doing long trips
Cant argue with the Tesla's superior tech and efficiency but the styling leaves me cold and I would find the hard ride irritating on the UKs cratered roads. Volvo looks awesome and is good enough in all other areas so thats where my money would go.
Tesla tech is no better than anyone else now. In fact it’s worse, because no Tesla has Matrix headlights, like the majority of other EV makers. Most EV’s now have remote apps, OTA updates, ‘self driving’ etc…
@@SDK2006b just saying, teslas come with matrix lights, they just dont have the software for them ready, but in theory they will get that with an update some time in the future
I have a Tesla Model Y and I absolutely hate the stiff suspension, it makes the interior rattle. I don’t think there’s a better alternative in this generation, so I’m keeping it for now until something new and softer comes along.
The pricing on the C40 is wrong. It actually starts from 46k all the way to 61k for twin motor top trim. I know because I ordered the base trim on company car and its shown on the P11D. the base trim comes with many features as standard like pano roof, folding mirror, and power boot.
Most traditional car manufacturers have still not understood the critical importance of efficiency and in particular, a true super-low aerodynamic drag coefficient. The first time the owners of the Volvo or Audi will hit the motorway, freeway or Autobahn, they will be in for a very unpleasant surprise: The range will drop dramatically with the higher speeds. The stupid box shape of their cars, particularly that massive wall shaped grill at the front, is obliterating efficiency. At 120km/h (75mph) you have double the drag force than at 80km/h (50mph), so half the aerodynamic efficiency. That is the reason for the no-compromise aerodynamic shapes of the Tesla cars. Smartly engineered to be functional and as efficient as possible. It also helps with top speed performance (on the Autobahn) as the car cuts through the air much more easily than most of its competitors who are trying to push a massive shoebox shaped car through it.
Its great to see Tesla getting some viable competition! I don't have the budget for these cars (and in fact we can't get any of these in NZ yet anyway) but really enjoying my Tesla M3.
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Ordered the Volvo xc40. What is better with the C40 is actually the rear view is great compared to the 3 in the video and our dog will love the trunk to cruise around. Designwise the c40 looks more cool. But the test ride was in the xc40.
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My husband looked at the Q4… then realised a Peugeot e2008 was as fast as the 35 and range wasn’t that different. A fully kitted out gt e2008 was €18,000 cheaper vs Q4! Appreciate it’s not a like for like comparison but still! Peugeot made way more sense.
The Volvo looks the best ,then the Audi second ,not so keen on Tesla but it's definitely the most roomy car here by a mile and huge boot as well, out these 3 it be the Volvo for my choice it beautiful 👌👍🏴
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The booth capacity of the Q4 sportback is 535L to be correct... 520L is for the Q4 suv... ordered the Q4 suv. For me it looks the best in and outside...
I think the Audi has the best overall package. Only second best in many aspects but best compromise overall. The lack of physical controls in the Tesla is a deal breaker for me. But the efficiency is awesome. Wish the other manufacturers would catch up.
@@BostelD - and a simple Google search can confirm your question before you typed it here. "Volvo has taken a strategic minority stake in Carwow"...to help with its online sales.
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12:42 oh come on! There is some numbers trickery with Tesla as usual. Its bigger, but over 2x larger volume than volvo's boot!?!?!?! You do have eyes, do you? My guess is that they are measuring it to the roof and probly every single hole in it, while volvo measures to the shelf and only main dimensions. Its not the first time that boot capacity sounds wrong. You should check that out a little.
Given Volvo's part ownership in CarWow, like any ethical organization, Mat should be transparent when reviewing Volvo's and tell viewers that Volvo has a part ownership in CarWow. This video may have been done prior to the announcement.
He didn't seem to gush about the Volvo though. In fact, the TSLAQ people would probably be accusing Carwow of having an under the table deal with Tesla...
Although the styling is a bit off, the Y wins hands down. Pleasantly surprised by the Volvo though - seems a very good electric car despite the ICE platform on which it's based. There's few cars like this now where they're as good as, including the ix3.
It's sad that the Volvo is not a ground up electric car because it could be a real competitor of the Tesla. They even have a front boot that the audi doesn't even have even though it's a new platform...
@@nicixofficial The new larger electric Volvo platform will be out soon! (This October or sooner hopefully.) It's called the SPA2 platform and should remove most of the constraints of building an EV on an ICE platform.
For me, all the good things the tesla does is wiped out by the looks and the interior, especially the cockpit. I hate the fact all the controls are done through the touch screen. Just means you can't use it while it's moving, not safely at least. I also hate how the speedo is on the touch screen in the middle of the car, instead of in front of the steering wheel.
This was said alot when iPhone came out. Now you would never buy a smartphone with buttons. You get used to it very fast. Now when I get in a car with alot of buttons/knobs I get anxiety
@@someguyonaguitar I think that's very different. When driving, you ideally want buttons that you can feel so you can have a quick glance to see where it is then feel, and use while concentrating on the road. You can't do that with a touch screen unless they use a different screen that can mimic the tactility of a button/dial. But even that aside, I don't like how EVERYTHING is done through the touch screen that often takes several screens and buttons, when in a current car they can be done with one lever/switch. That's just really bad design covered by gimmicks so people accept it. It's the same way apple's top left back button standardisation in UI design is now shown to be a terrible design because the phones are no longer sized to be used with one hand.
3:45 Matt, maybe you were just using the steering wheel movement as an example of fiddly UI. But it's a bad example. Not only is this something you seldom ever do in a car (and some people never do) but in the Tesla, the steering wheel position is saved to your driver profile and automatically sets itself when you get in the car. So... not crap, actually awesome!
That is so true. I never get why so manu journalist use that example. You only do that adjustment once in your lifetime. He could choose the example of the glovebox, which is the only example of where a button would be nice.
I love the electric Volvo and yes, I was underwhelmed by the infotainment system. I wanted the Audi Q4 but it kept getting delayed so after 6 months of waiting, I received my Model 3 at the end of December 2021!
@@justinm.8970 Nice, good decision 🙂We have a heap of Model 3's on the road here in Melbourne (Australia) but we dont have the Model Y available here yet. I can only imagine what LA is like 😂
@@RyanCowan you don’t have the Model Y yet? I think Europe recently got it. The Y is everywhere here too and it’s nice-looking. It was out of my budget because I think they were only selling the performance version when I ordered my 3.
@@justinm.8970 yeah fair enough ! Hopefully we get it here soon when the Shanghai factory ramps up again. Looks like we are getting the standard range Y thankfully, so might be able to afford it. Pricing got leaked and its only $4k more than the standard 3 ! I did a video on it a few weeks back on my channel and looks like lots of people are interested in buying one !
Unfortunately, in the US, the Model Y is now over $63,000 USD. An equivalent, fully equipped, Audi Q4 -Etron 50 (non-sportback) will only cost about $53,000 to $56,000. Additionally, the Audi is still eligible for the $7,500 tax credit while the Tesla is not. The sudden and drastic price increase has now priced many people out of the Y--which may or may not be what Tesla intended in order to slow demand. Unfortunately for them, many of my friends have purchased either the Kia EV6, the ID.4 or the Ioniq 5 (all of which still qualify for that tax credit!) instead of the aspirational Model Y. Tesla likely doesn't care in the short run but, if these other cars prove reliable in the long run and the charging networks continue to improve (even at the current pace), they will likely have lost those potential customers for life. It will be really interesting to see how and if Tesla responds when the real long range EV price wars start next year. --Disclaimer-- I purchased a 2021 Model 3 long range at the much lower price and took delivery in June of last year. I'm not sure that I can now justify the price of a matching Model Y that I had originally planned to purchase this year. The price increase has just been way too big... I'm now going to take the next year to weigh whether or not to keep my Model 3 in the long run because the plan was always to have two EVs in the house from the same manufacturer for the sake of simplicity. One more efficient runabout and a second bigger car for better utility and future family expansion. Last year, I knew that I could fulfill that desire with Tesla. Now I can no longer justify the cost. I could buy 2 Audi Q4 e-Trons, Ioniq 5s or EV6s between now and next year and STILL save anywhere from $18,000 to $25,000 or more compared to purchasing a Model 3 and a Model Y at today's prices. That's enough to buy solar for your house, start an investment fund for college or even purchase a 3rd vehicle. The available choices will only increase next year. I know, I know...1st world problems. 😄
The major points of the rear of the volvo and Tesla are they have full sized headrests which feels 100x more comfortable then those small headrests in the Audi
Not really, Tesla measures boot space up to the roof ( like Land Rover I think) , Audi and Volvo measure it up to the load cover. That boot is nowhere near 850 L if it had load cover.
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In so many ways that are hard to explain in a comment, the Tesla is by far the best car. Hands down. It's not just about superficial looks and feel. Although the Tesla wins hands down at this also.
Teslas more or less still always appear to be one step ahead of the EV completion despite others having many years now to not just play catch up, but even surpass Tesla in producing great all round EV products. Performance, range, practicality, tech and now half decent quality and competitive driving dynamics.
@@relansis6962 That has almost zero relevance. Owners of old Alfa Romeo's are also super satisfied. Only because they accept the rust and unreliability. Also, people who pick a specific brand or model, generally speaking, tend to justify or defend it.
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What I really like about the C40 is how clean and distinguished the styling is. Compared with the toad-like Model-Y (Which I do actually like in the performance trim) and the rather busy Q4, it looks fresh out of a 3D animation. Some of the C40's shortcomings (range, dynamics, infotainment) are improved by the Polestar 2, which also uses the same vehicle platform. (CMA/Compact Modular Architecture)
Thank you for doing the '3 fully grown men in the back seat test'. I've ordered a Model Y and it's nice to see a real world representation of space in the back.
I mean it was kinda obvious from the start. But this confirmed it all. That's American engineering! The only part I didn't agree on was his opinion on the exterior. I think the Model 3 and Y are a breath of fresh air compared to most body styles out there. I hate the grills of the other cars.
This was a test of electric SUVs, and the model Y is really a sport saloon, It's the Volvo for me every time. Doesn't feel gimmicky inside, it looks and feels like a real car.
The Model 3 is a saloon. The Model Y is an SUV as much as (well, actually, more than) the others - the practicality comparison would have gone entirely the other way if the Y wasn't SUV capable.
Did you consider the voice enabled controls? Eg, in the volvo you can just ask it to turn up the heating, the fan, direct to places etc and is very responsive
I see there are aftermarket comfort suspension kits for the Model Y for 2000-2500 USD. This will most probably fix the ride and it will still cost less than the other two with similar equipment.
@@lhd4278 It would be good to have a choice, but not having too many options is part of the reason why Tesla can grow so quickly, and they won't offer options while they have such a huge backlog...
Why would you want to change the regeneration level all the time? I find it a waste to have it on the paddle. I own a Tesla and am so used to full regen that I feel like I will forget to use the brakes on my older ICE car. I would expect the car to behave exactly the same way each time and not have to check what regen level I have active at the moment to decide how strongly I should break. This logical thinking and minimalism is precisely the reason I choose Tesla over others. I don't want unnecessary choices.
As always great test and videos Mat. However I think it would be fair to mention, that in terms of boot capacity, the numbers for the Audi and Volvo is how much space there is UNDER the boot cover, but for the Tesla this is not the case since it hasn't got a boot cover... So the 8xx Liters for the Tesla is how much space there is up to the roof or window
I would still go for the Tesla. Yes they are a bit bland looking but I would rather it focused on range and efficiency over unnecessary body work that reduces range. The supercharger network along with all the tech makes it the really obvious choice.
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That's true, but if you plan on keeping the car for years to come, I think Tesla is by far the worst one to own long-term. They're the youngest car company out of these three and it shows on all the unnecessary failures, recalls, and also their policy of right to repair.
If we only were to compare how long these cars would go on a full charge, the Tesla would crush them. It wouldn't be a competition because the other two would quite simply suck in comparison
Nice! Tesla Model 3/Y LR and Performance batteries are 75KWh (net) these days (~82KWh gross), whereas the pre-2021 models had 70KWh (net) and 75KWh (gross)
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Tesla driver here and the wife really wants the Q4 when it eventually gets to the USA, but after several reviews, Audi really half-assed this car. No regen braking, a paltry 300hp, drum brakes🤔, crap plastic interior, iffy software with probably poor support and likely $70k in that trim tested over here makes this a bad buy..
which is available? actually available. guy walks into dealership 'I'd like to purchase a backorder, please' '6,12 or 24 months, Sir?' guy wakes from dream. There aren't any dealerships, just 2nd lots with a handful of lemons. mostly Jeep. "which Jeep can I interest you in, sir?' 'interest is a strong word, friend' 'what car do you want here!' 'want? errrhmmmmm'
While I do appreciate Tesla's level of technology and efficiency, I really think that ride quality is the most important factor for a car. How satisfied you feel inside the car when idle, and when driving. So Volvo is the clear winner for me. Also the Google system is great. But the real dealbreaker for the model Y is that now it doesn't come with parking sensors and Tesla Vision works poorly, this is unacceptable in the city.
I ended up buying a Skoda Enyaq. Design and comfort when driving is two really big check marks in my book. I really don't fancy the Tesla design on the model Y which looks like an inflated model 3 with wheels being too small.
Could you drag race the polestar 2 performance with something like an s3 or maybe an rs3,I own one my self and would be interested in seeing how it would keep up with some other performance based cars.
I do agree with the verdict, however I would not choose the Tesla. I’ve driven Tesla for 3 years now and I have to say: comfort, quality and service is bad. My model 3 has 10% degradation (confirmed by Tesla service) after 40.000km. It got me roughly a year to get a number back from Tesla services. Kept making appointments because I wanted to know the state of my battery pack. They didn’t want to tell me, because it is not information the customer has to know. But last time I checked, the battery in a Tesla is not rented, so why can’t the owner of the battery know the state of the batteries degradation?! Eventually they agreed to share the number of 10%, but they won’t do anything thing until the number hits 30%. Brands like Kia replaced batteries just after 7% degradation (colleague of mine). The whole service experience, and quality comfort: try to close the door of the Tesla and the Audi next to each other. Audi will sound premium and the Tesla sounds like plastic.
I’ve got a Q4 40 S-Line and it’s a great car😁 When we were looking at EVs the Model Y looked great but was out our price range, and the XC40 likewise. If I had the budget for a Q4 50 then I think I would probably have gone for the Model Y instead🤔
I’m looking to buy an electric car and all my research always leads to a Tesla. You just get so much more for your money in every category. And I can learn to live with the looks.
Fantastic and unbiased review Matt. Excellent. With regard to looks, and in particular the front of the vehicles, you are correct that looks are a personal opinion. But given that the single biggest cost of producing these cars is the battery pack, you would think that making an EV as slippery as possible would get you maximum value from you battery pack. So a Tesla gives you a grille-less design with a low coefficient of drag and therefore you get maximum efficiency and range from your battery pack. I cannot for the life of me understand why Audi and BMW have gone for these large flat closed grills that must act as a drag on the car and therefore use battery power to push them through the air. It is hurting these automakers as they are having to instal bigger battery packs than Tesla to go the same distance. Bigger battery means much bigger cost and they are already paying more per kWH than Tesla when purchasing them. This all flows to the consumer. You pay more to go less but you get a nice looking front (subjective).
I'm sick and tired of reviewers saying it's not a ground up EV. It means nothing, who cares? The person in the middle back seat might be a bit uncomfortable. They should be pleased they are getting a lift
Crazy that the Tesla is practical, more efficient, charges faster, has better technology and charging infrastructure, has a higher top speed (although not the fastest 0-60) and does all of that while being significantly cheaper (about 10% cheaper than the Volvo as tested) and yet lots of people saying Tesla doesn't have any advantage and legacy OEMs will eat Tesla's lunch... They do need to sort out the suspension though.
The pricing is never totally fair, when I was choosing my new EV, the Tesla Y was incredibly expensive in leasing. The Volvo and Koreans top versions were around 750 month, Audi 850 / semi full option 950 and Tesla was 1.000 and more. So while I feel the Tesla was technically the best EV, the plain looks, harsh ride, lack of some options and 33% higher price tag turned me off. Still king of the hill Tesla, but I wonder were they would be without the chip shortages
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What was the psi of the tyres on the Tesla, I ask as mine was delivered with 48psi and reduced this to the 42psi stated on the door card and ride quality improved substantially. Also I have already done 6,000 I. The Model Y and I’m averaging around 280miles range (this is increasing at the moment with the warm weather as I actually got around 300miles with mostly motorway driving when it was over 20degrees), did you precondition the car before testing the range?
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Tesla
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Tesla
Thank you for finally comparing price as tested and not base price!! I'm so fed up with people comparing base to base...
I choose Tesla for this.
You should see the boat reviews. Headline "£250,000 Sunseeker tested!!" Then during the review the boat as tested is over double that 🤔
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Yes, more reviews should be done this way. How Audi dares to price their car that way (and then giving cheap plastic) is mind bogging
You do often get the opposite problem where the review car has every crazy expensive option ticked and people don't realise that you can get it with sensible options for way less. You really need the base price, the price of the most popular spec and the price of the max it out spec.
I actually ordered Volvo couple of days ago. The way it rides and the fact that everything works as expected... every time as driven the car. Audi was shortlisted for quite a long but the google car took my heart when compared to the audi user interface. As I am just starting my breakfast I can tell my phone/ google to warm up my car and off you go! As a scandinavian living near arctic circle one issue not very crucial in uk is framed door Windows Tesla does not have. Far easier to open doors during the winter if u cant heat up the car in advance for whatever reason. But thanks for a good review!
I'm considering going for the C40. Since you posted this comment about a year ago, would you still say you're as content ?
@@70WhySoSerious07 Well, I ordered the XC40 & they gave the 2024 model a significant facelift. I was able to change my order to get the 2024 version. Charging & range being the main reason. Still waiting... sorry can't help more.
I guess you didn’t know you can control the temperature though the Tesla app on your phone to set the temperature and use all the cameras as a security feature. It’s a basic Tesla feature 😊 but very helpful on a cold day or hot day…. I live in Las Vegas
If you can’t heat up the car for any reason….
Whatever reason would that be?!? Errr none… pretty useless statement.
1:53 Thanks for pointing that out. People always say "Teslas are sooo expensive" but then compare entry level cars against a loaded Tesla
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and dont forget teh resale value. Teslas hold their value better than pretty much any other make
Teslas are horseshit. Liking them does not make you “cool”.
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3:22 A steering wheel should NOT have _any_ touch sensitive controls, ever.
That's why the steering wheel on the original E-tron is better.
nah we have the q4 50 and i think its great, really easy to use and i have actually never accidentely pressed it
Why do car makers hate buttons?
Ok boomer
What? My Mercedes’ has touch controls on the steering wheel including two mouse like pads. It’s awesome. I love it.
Very thorough, fair, and as far as I can tell, unbiased. I think this is my favorite CarWow video so far. This is genuinely excellent. Seriously, a great comparison and review.
Thank you, Mat. Excellent review, as usual.
Based on my research Tesla Performance has 500-550 HP, not 450HP. I've found dyno test that showed 520HP and a review from Italy showroom. The reviewer said Tesla rated Performance model in Italy at 550 HP.
The battery size should be 75kWh usable with around 83kWh total capacity for the latest models.
IMPO, the suspension tuning of Tesla Performance is great. It's a perfect balance between cornering performance and comfort.
I wish the steering would be more communitive to have a more direct feel to know what front tires are doing.
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True, I just switched my model x and Y to 19 and 18” wheels so I get the best of both worlds; performance and ride comfort
Yeah especially when most people don’t by base especially with this shortage for cars, if you configure your own car, you might be waiting months. Most people are now settling with whatever is in stock
If you rely on dyno numbers, BMW will be the king of this game.
that´s the Long Range Version in the Test
Completely agree with the verdict but I still don’t understand why people find it handy to change the amount of regeneration on the fly. I’m driving a model 3 for 2.5 years now and I never had the urge to change it.
I drive an ICE car with flappy paddles. I often use them to shift down while decelerating to increase the rate of deceleration without having to brake. It's a bit like one pedal driving but using your hands instead. If you have true one pedal driving then I guess you wouldn't need it to change regen intensity.
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Totally agree...you control the amount of regen with your right foot, no other controls required.
Mat consistently measures excellent braking distances. Wonder if something is off. While lower 30s is believable, sub-30 is freaking supercar like. Other channels never get such stellar results with the same cars
Yes. Mat sometimes not comparing top speeds between those cars.
Was the Volvo braking so good because all the loose gravel had gone because the earlier electric cars had moved all the grit . 😳🤓
@@otleyshev68 The test wasn't necessarily recorded in the order it was shown.
I demand a braking rematch …..🤓
I completely agree. Just found a 60-0 list and 27m cars are something like a 911 GT2 RS (991), Corvette ZR1 or Ferrari SF90 Stradale...... not a Volvo C40 Recharge 🤣
An important note: Model Y is much more efficient in miles per kWh, so is cheaper to run
its electric, i dont think that plays a big role
Smallest battery of the three and the longest range
@@michelbruns It actually does, especially when you charge on the road. Some fast charging stations like IONITY charge you more per kWh than a regular gasoline car would cost to refuel.
@@protocj3735 bullshit
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The one thing you missed in the comparison is the reliability factor!
My Audi is the most unreliable car I have ever purchased and it’s supposed to be the flagship model! It’s been in the garage (Caffyns) for more hours than it’s been on the road. Which is why after 16 months of ownership and loosing £65k in depreciation I am getting rid of it and buying a model Y.
I love your road tests Matt, but it’s these little things (haha) that make all the difference. Like the 3 year warranty probably due to the unreliability, like the £25 per month connectivity charge compared to £10 for Tesla, like the 2 year servicing cost of £370 when Tesla has none and like the bl***y diabolical back up from Audi when you have continuous problems. I could go on…….
See that’s the thing about the Tesla. It is not the best looking. In fact, at some angles the car just looks weird. But functionally, as an appliance. It is an extraordinary car. Here in the states you can even get a Y with a tow hitch and 3rd row seats. We ordered ours in that configuration. I’ve put 8,000 trouble free miles on it so far and didn’t have any of the build quality issues that people talk about. I love the way how the Q4 looks. And I love the cheeky nature of the XC40 Recharge. But the Model Y is clearly the better car, and it’s not even close.
Well, an interesting test. I stil would go for the Volvo: sharper brakes, better accerlation and a clean Scandinavian feeling inside. Google in the car works quite fine and there might be more updates coming up.
spot on. not all of us are tesla fan bois.
Volvo is criminally underrated
Lol
Volvos interior is ugly af tho
@@BostelD thats an opinion not a fact. I have an other opinion
I think Volvo missed the trick with the pricing, Kia's electric car is about the same in many regards but has a longer range and is £15k cheaper.
@@Przemro9 In my country the EV 6 is more expensive (8'000 CHF)
Hey CarWow, when you review EVs you ALWAYS have to mention charging time at HPC, form 10 to 80%, NOT peak charging power or AC charging time!!!!!!
For example, while both the Tesla and Audi can charge from 10 to 80% in less than 30min, the Volvo takes more than 45min! This really makes a difference when doing long trips
That was my shortlist : C40 Twin won 😁
When’s the 1/4 mile bike drag race coming between mat and yanni???
Hopefully never
Never…
Road bike or MTB?
@@rabidsminions2079 both for me.
Bought the Model Y a year ago and it is the best car we have ever owned.
My 1969 Dodge is second place.
Nice job Tesla.
So a Model Y is better than a 50 year old Dodge. Exactly what Tesla were aiming for.
@@roberthoward9500 lol
@@flightgamer7849 Tesla vs Viper GTS could be an interesting drag race then.
@@roberthoward9500 yes. Aiming for high performance electrics.
@@roberthoward9500 so that was how you read the comment...🤣
Cant argue with the Tesla's superior tech and efficiency but the styling leaves me cold and I would find the hard ride irritating on the UKs cratered roads. Volvo looks awesome and is good enough in all other areas so thats where my money would go.
Tesla tech is no better than anyone else now. In fact it’s worse, because no Tesla has Matrix headlights, like the majority of other EV makers. Most EV’s now have remote apps, OTA updates, ‘self driving’ etc…
@@SDK2006b you clearly haven’t done enough research into Tesla’s tech and their AI and software engineer teams.
@@SDK2006b just saying, teslas come with matrix lights, they just dont have the software for them ready, but in theory they will get that with an update some time in the future
Put a bit bigger wheels on the Tesla and you just got rid of that problem + now you have a much sportier feeling car.
@@NextGHaHaHa - sure, Tesla’s ‘some time in the future’ could be 6+ years out. 🤣
For me, Volvo is the best. Beautiful design, quick and safe. Volvo for Life ❤️
very nice price and options comparison, a tesla costs a lot upfront but for the price you get basically everything
No mention of Tesla's cameras and sentry mode - easily the best car alarm and security system...
People don't realize it but that's insanely practical in case of accident too...
@@MrRaph1260 plus the Tesla Supercharger network!
No topdown 360 camera, right?
Or dog mode. A major point for dog owners. Although I suspect that's in the Audi and Volvo too.
Had a woman break checking me the other day, literally made me consider buying a Tesla
I have a Tesla Model Y and I absolutely hate the stiff suspension, it makes the interior rattle. I don’t think there’s a better alternative in this generation, so I’m keeping it for now until something new and softer comes along.
Which model year do you have? I heard they fixed it in the 2023 version
The pricing on the C40 is wrong. It actually starts from 46k all the way to 61k for twin motor top trim. I know because I ordered the base trim on company car and its shown on the P11D. the base trim comes with many features as standard like pano roof, folding mirror, and power boot.
Most traditional car manufacturers have still not understood the critical importance of efficiency and in particular, a true super-low aerodynamic drag coefficient. The first time the owners of the Volvo or Audi will hit the motorway, freeway or Autobahn, they will be in for a very unpleasant surprise: The range will drop dramatically with the higher speeds. The stupid box shape of their cars, particularly that massive wall shaped grill at the front, is obliterating efficiency. At 120km/h (75mph) you have double the drag force than at 80km/h (50mph), so half the aerodynamic efficiency. That is the reason for the no-compromise aerodynamic shapes of the Tesla cars. Smartly engineered to be functional and as efficient as possible. It also helps with top speed performance (on the Autobahn) as the car cuts through the air much more easily than most of its competitors who are trying to push a massive shoebox shaped car through it.
Its great to see Tesla getting some viable competition! I don't have the budget for these cars (and in fact we can't get any of these in NZ yet anyway) but really enjoying my Tesla M3.
ruclips.net/video/IRfQ1LN7E_c/видео.html.
Tesla too for me.
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I am just a 10 year old kid but i am A REAL Tesla Fan Boiiiiiii
My dad owns a Model Y Long Range
Definitely would pick the Tesla. Hands down better in almost every category. Every one that matters to me at least.
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It's complete garbage and you should feel ashamed
@@Chair991 cry about it
@@Chair991 haters gonna hate
@@Chair991 Sad to hear that your chair is complete garbage :( You should try out an ergo chair instead. Those are pretty good I heard!
We chose the Volvo XC40 between theese 3 - just the best driving experience and design for us. (+ The Audi had 1 year wait - Volvo “only” 6 month..)
Ordered the Volvo xc40. What is better with the C40 is actually the rear view is great compared to the 3 in the video and our dog will love the trunk to cruise around. Designwise the c40 looks more cool. But the test ride was in the xc40.
Fact:
I worked before in Fremont factory, then I relocated my family to Austin, and now working in TEXAS GIGAFACTORY, and I will tell y’all that the “QUALITY here is way better”, as it has much advance robots, tools, etc… and the people here in Texas are very hardworking individuals & meticulous about their work, period.
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Have a great day to y’all.
My husband looked at the Q4… then realised a Peugeot e2008 was as fast as the 35 and range wasn’t that different. A fully kitted out gt e2008 was €18,000 cheaper vs Q4! Appreciate it’s not a like for like comparison but still! Peugeot made way more sense.
Tesla and Audi are very clever at making futuristic and cool looking cars
Tesla 🤣 your having a laugh
Are very clever*
@@thehighendzone9632 Thank you so much
They just aren’t though, I think you need an test mate
@@okithdesilva129 damn u noticed so fast
All 3 are good cars. It's a PERSONAL CHOICE which to take
The Volvo looks the best ,then the Audi second ,not so keen on Tesla but it's definitely the most roomy car here by a mile and huge boot as well, out these 3 it be the Volvo for my choice it beautiful 👌👍🏴
Thanks for helping me more confident I've ordered the right car! Tesla still leading the way
Haha, i hoped for the same thing. I will get my Tesla Y in July. Grey color
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The booth capacity of the Q4 sportback is 535L to be correct... 520L is for the Q4 suv... ordered the Q4 suv. For me it looks the best in and outside...
That brake of Volvo made my day 😩🤗😂
The Tesla Model Y actually looks like a Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model X combined
Genius alert!
@@sylvaind.6786 Thank you so much
@@sylvaind.6786 Tesla Model Y is underrated.
@@okithdesilva129 Okith, Tesla still unrivaled tho.
Nope it’s just a model 3 blown up, model x at least looked quite good from the front, model Y is just plain ugly
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I think the Audi has the best overall package. Only second best in many aspects but best compromise overall. The lack of physical controls in the Tesla is a deal breaker for me. But the efficiency is awesome. Wish the other manufacturers would catch up.
Im in love with the C40, looks sooo cool
Good to see that despite the fact that Volvo owns a percentage on Carwow, at least Carwow is not being biased.
who said volvo is invested in carwow?
@@BostelD Volvo itself.
@@BostelD - and a simple Google search can confirm your question before you typed it here.
"Volvo has taken a strategic minority stake in Carwow"...to help with its online sales.
@@BostelD Volvo and Tesla did.
@@RMAPASA 👍
I was surprised to see how fast to 60 mph the Volvo was 🚙💨
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@@alunesh12345 we didnt ask
On the Tesla Model Y Long Range a software upgrade called Acceleration Boost can be added to make 0-60 mph in 4,2 sec.
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@@fr3238 you can also purchase a further 80 bhp for the Volvo via over the air update
Like the q4 hatchback wayy more than the sportback
Q4 Hatchback? Is that car anything extra?
@@purwantiallan5089 no not extra just doesn't have the sloping roof looks way better
12:42 oh come on! There is some numbers trickery with Tesla as usual. Its bigger, but over 2x larger volume than volvo's boot!?!?!?! You do have eyes, do you? My guess is that they are measuring it to the roof and probly every single hole in it, while volvo measures to the shelf and only main dimensions. Its not the first time that boot capacity sounds wrong. You should check that out a little.
Volvos breaks just show how safety is rooted in the brand.
Given Volvo's part ownership in CarWow, like any ethical organization, Mat should be transparent when reviewing Volvo's and tell viewers that Volvo has a part ownership in CarWow. This video may have been done prior to the announcement.
lol i never knew about this, turns out mercedes also invested in carwow
He didn't seem to gush about the Volvo though. In fact, the TSLAQ people would probably be accusing Carwow of having an under the table deal with Tesla...
You want him to specify this before reviewing every volvo car?
And he place volvo on the 3rd place, so I think he's quite transparent.
Although the styling is a bit off, the Y wins hands down. Pleasantly surprised by the Volvo though - seems a very good electric car despite the ICE platform on which it's based.
There's few cars like this now where they're as good as, including the ix3.
Tesla always win in drag races against Saloon cars.
@@purwantiallan5089 Thanks for this fascinating input which relates smoothly to the comment of Gary Cooper.
It's sad that the Volvo is not a ground up electric car because it could be a real competitor of the Tesla. They even have a front boot that the audi doesn't even have even though it's a new platform...
@@nicixofficial The new larger electric Volvo platform will be out soon! (This October or sooner hopefully.) It's called the SPA2 platform and should remove most of the constraints of building an EV on an ICE platform.
For me, all the good things the tesla does is wiped out by the looks and the interior, especially the cockpit. I hate the fact all the controls are done through the touch screen. Just means you can't use it while it's moving, not safely at least.
I also hate how the speedo is on the touch screen in the middle of the car, instead of in front of the steering wheel.
This was said alot when iPhone came out. Now you would never buy a smartphone with buttons.
You get used to it very fast. Now when I get in a car with alot of buttons/knobs I get anxiety
@@someguyonaguitar I think that's very different. When driving, you ideally want buttons that you can feel so you can have a quick glance to see where it is then feel, and use while concentrating on the road. You can't do that with a touch screen unless they use a different screen that can mimic the tactility of a button/dial.
But even that aside, I don't like how EVERYTHING is done through the touch screen that often takes several screens and buttons, when in a current car they can be done with one lever/switch. That's just really bad design covered by gimmicks so people accept it. It's the same way apple's top left back button standardisation in UI design is now shown to be a terrible design because the phones are no longer sized to be used with one hand.
3:45 Matt, maybe you were just using the steering wheel movement as an example of fiddly UI. But it's a bad example. Not only is this something you seldom ever do in a car (and some people never do) but in the Tesla, the steering wheel position is saved to your driver profile and automatically sets itself when you get in the car. So... not crap, actually awesome!
That is so true. I never get why so manu journalist use that example. You only do that adjustment once in your lifetime.
He could choose the example of the glovebox, which is the only example of where a button would be nice.
@@larss3903 Or ask your tesla to "open the dashboard". It's that simple :)
I love the electric Volvo and yes, I was underwhelmed by the infotainment system. I wanted the Audi Q4 but it kept getting delayed so after 6 months of waiting, I received my Model 3 at the end of December 2021!
Nice !! 🙌 what spec/colour did you go for?
@@RyanCowan I wanted to reduce my expenses after my A4 so I got a Standard Rear Wheel Drive in white. There are so many Teslas now in Los Angeles.
@@justinm.8970 Nice, good decision 🙂We have a heap of Model 3's on the road here in Melbourne (Australia) but we dont have the Model Y available here yet. I can only imagine what LA is like 😂
@@RyanCowan you don’t have the Model Y yet? I think Europe recently got it. The Y is everywhere here too and it’s nice-looking. It was out of my budget because I think they were only selling the performance version when I ordered my 3.
@@justinm.8970 yeah fair enough ! Hopefully we get it here soon when the Shanghai factory ramps up again. Looks like we are getting the standard range Y thankfully, so might be able to afford it. Pricing got leaked and its only $4k more than the standard 3 ! I did a video on it a few weeks back on my channel and looks like lots of people are interested in buying one !
I just ordered Audi Q4. Looks sick!
Holy moly!!!
The braking distance of that volvo!
Should’ve used the Tesla Y performance. It’s the same price as the other two cars.
Unfortunately, in the US, the Model Y is now over $63,000 USD. An equivalent, fully equipped, Audi Q4 -Etron 50 (non-sportback) will only cost about $53,000 to $56,000. Additionally, the Audi is still eligible for the $7,500 tax credit while the Tesla is not. The sudden and drastic price increase has now priced many people out of the Y--which may or may not be what Tesla intended in order to slow demand. Unfortunately for them, many of my friends have purchased either the Kia EV6, the ID.4 or the Ioniq 5 (all of which still qualify for that tax credit!) instead of the aspirational Model Y. Tesla likely doesn't care in the short run but, if these other cars prove reliable in the long run and the charging networks continue to improve (even at the current pace), they will likely have lost those potential customers for life. It will be really interesting to see how and if Tesla responds when the real long range EV price wars start next year.
--Disclaimer-- I purchased a 2021 Model 3 long range at the much lower price and took delivery in June of last year. I'm not sure that I can now justify the price of a matching Model Y that I had originally planned to purchase this year. The price increase has just been way too big... I'm now going to take the next year to weigh whether or not to keep my Model 3 in the long run because the plan was always to have two EVs in the house from the same manufacturer for the sake of simplicity. One more efficient runabout and a second bigger car for better utility and future family expansion. Last year, I knew that I could fulfill that desire with Tesla. Now I can no longer justify the cost. I could buy 2 Audi Q4 e-Trons, Ioniq 5s or EV6s between now and next year and STILL save anywhere from $18,000 to $25,000 or more compared to purchasing a Model 3 and a Model Y at today's prices. That's enough to buy solar for your house, start an investment fund for college or even purchase a 3rd vehicle. The available choices will only increase next year. I know, I know...1st world problems. 😄
The major points of the rear of the volvo and Tesla are they have full sized headrests which feels 100x more comfortable then those small headrests in the Audi
so the Tesla has more boot space than the Volvo and Audi combined, insane
Not really, Tesla measures boot space up to the roof ( like Land Rover I think) , Audi and Volvo measure it up to the load cover. That boot is nowhere near 850 L if it had load cover.
it sure has, at least if you're incapable of basic math
@@zauru192 yes it has filled up to the roof, in that case Golf variant would have boot of 900L or more
@@zauru192 i bet Tesla maybe has 21bhp less than C40 Volvo but it weighs 90kgs less.
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I didn't expect how superior the Tesla is compared to the other two challengers, and then it's by far the oldest model.
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It's simultaneously the oldest and most recently iterated, as Tesla is always making changes in hardware and software in their cars.
Wrong. Hilariously wrong. Tesla is just UTTER GARBAGE and cannot be compared to european, let alone german cars. Pathetic trash.
Superior...? ehm...no
@@anttiranki3690 then go ahead and buy the German Schrott
Tesla is still the best option out there for electric cars... other brands are still lacking behind at least a decade
I tried several Tesla's before buying the Audi Q4 .. They don't come anywhere close the performance or overall quality of the Audi.
In so many ways that are hard to explain in a comment, the Tesla is by far the best car. Hands down. It's not just about superficial looks and feel. Although the Tesla wins hands down at this also.
Teslas more or less still always appear to be one step ahead of the EV completion despite others having many years now to not just play catch up, but even surpass Tesla in producing great all round EV products. Performance, range, practicality, tech and now half decent quality and competitive driving dynamics.
Yes. Tesla even has performances on par with Nissan 300ZXs.
Has better quality than the other 2
But tesla top's the list of most unreliable car company.
@@KK-wk1id and still is top 1 in costumers satisfaction
@@relansis6962 That has almost zero relevance. Owners of old Alfa Romeo's are also super satisfied. Only because they accept the rust and unreliability. Also, people who pick a specific brand or model, generally speaking, tend to justify or defend it.
I love the Volvo version. 😊
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What I really like about the C40 is how clean and distinguished the styling is. Compared with the toad-like Model-Y (Which I do actually like in the performance trim) and the rather busy Q4, it looks fresh out of a 3D animation. Some of the C40's shortcomings (range, dynamics, infotainment) are improved by the Polestar 2, which also uses the same vehicle platform. (CMA/Compact Modular Architecture)
Yes the C40 exterior totally looks disconnected from its interior though which looks like 10+ Years old.
@@HermanWillems Not to me. It's certainly a unique style that might not appeal to everyone though.
@@HermanWillems I think the interior is timeless especially where the future of car interiors is going.
@@HermanWillemsc40 is an ugly car tbf
C40 looks the best indeed
Thank you for doing the '3 fully grown men in the back seat test'. I've ordered a Model Y and it's nice to see a real world representation of space in the back.
I mean it was kinda obvious from the start. But this confirmed it all. That's American engineering! The only part I didn't agree on was his opinion on the exterior. I think the Model 3 and Y are a breath of fresh air compared to most body styles out there. I hate the grills of the other cars.
Imo, the back of the model y/3 is the lacking part, i like the front compared to volvo because that body color grille looks out of place.
@@raresradoi39 I agree with the Y, because of the extra large plastic lower bumper is ugly. However the 3 is ideal.
@@Theeslickness yes, the 3 looks better, but imo, tesla could design a new back for their cars. Still my only complaint with the new model s
This was a test of electric SUVs, and the model Y is really a sport saloon, It's the Volvo for me every time. Doesn't feel gimmicky inside, it looks and feels like a real car.
The Model 3 is a saloon. The Model Y is an SUV as much as (well, actually, more than) the others - the practicality comparison would have gone entirely the other way if the Y wasn't SUV capable.
What is a "real car"?
Did you consider the voice enabled controls? Eg, in the volvo you can just ask it to turn up the heating, the fan, direct to places etc and is very responsive
I see there are aftermarket comfort suspension kits for the Model Y for 2000-2500 USD. This will most probably fix the ride and it will still cost less than the other two with similar equipment.
I should be standard tho
If it was, it would be the best out of the 3 for sure
@@lhd4278 It would be good to have a choice, but not having too many options is part of the reason why Tesla can grow so quickly, and they won't offer options while they have such a huge backlog...
Tesla recently changed the suspension, it is softer now 🙂
@@Arpedk nice :) All I need now is a service centre in Bulgaria ;)
@@lyubotopa hopefully soon 🤞 but i guess it is difficult times to start a service center with war close by...
Great video! The 2022 Model Y has 75kWh battery, so the range difference is even bigger.
Why would you want to change the regeneration level all the time? I find it a waste to have it on the paddle. I own a Tesla and am so used to full regen that I feel like I will forget to use the brakes on my older ICE car. I would expect the car to behave exactly the same way each time and not have to check what regen level I have active at the moment to decide how strongly I should break. This logical thinking and minimalism is precisely the reason I choose Tesla over others. I don't want unnecessary choices.
I love how teslas “donut” wheels actually look good
As always great test and videos Mat.
However I think it would be fair to mention, that in terms of boot capacity, the numbers for the Audi and Volvo is how much space there is UNDER the boot cover, but for the Tesla this is not the case since it hasn't got a boot cover... So the 8xx Liters for the Tesla is how much space there is up to the roof or window
I would still go for the Tesla. Yes they are a bit bland looking but I would rather it focused on range and efficiency over unnecessary body work that reduces range.
The supercharger network along with all the tech makes it the really obvious choice.
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That's true, but if you plan on keeping the car for years to come, I think Tesla is by far the worst one to own long-term. They're the youngest car company out of these three and it shows on all the unnecessary failures, recalls, and also their policy of right to repair.
If we only were to compare how long these cars would go on a full charge, the Tesla would crush them. It wouldn't be a competition because the other two would quite simply suck in comparison
Nice!
Tesla Model 3/Y LR and Performance batteries are 75KWh (net) these days (~82KWh gross), whereas the pre-2021 models had 70KWh (net) and 75KWh (gross)
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Tesla driver here and the wife really wants the Q4 when it eventually gets to the USA, but after several reviews, Audi really half-assed this car. No regen braking, a paltry 300hp, drum brakes🤔, crap plastic interior, iffy software with probably poor support and likely $70k in that trim tested over here makes this a bad buy..
the Q4 looks very futuristic
It does. The model y looks like a jelly bean tho and I love it
Every comment here is true.
But inside very old school
Yes if future cars have a fake grill in the front to hide a huge bonnet with no frunk
I think if personally have the Audi first then the Volvo. Just cant see myself in a Tesla…
which is available? actually available.
guy walks into dealership 'I'd like to purchase a backorder, please'
'6,12 or 24 months, Sir?'
guy wakes from dream.
There aren't any dealerships, just 2nd lots with a handful of lemons. mostly Jeep.
"which Jeep can I interest you in, sir?'
'interest is a strong word, friend'
'what car do you want here!'
'want? errrhmmmmm'
While I do appreciate Tesla's level of technology and efficiency, I really think that ride quality is the most important factor for a car. How satisfied you feel inside the car when idle, and when driving. So Volvo is the clear winner for me. Also the Google system is great. But the real dealbreaker for the model Y is that now it doesn't come with parking sensors and Tesla Vision works poorly, this is unacceptable in the city.
Thank you for pointing out that tesla can do most functions through voice control. So many reviewers miss this
I ended up buying a Skoda Enyaq. Design and comfort when driving is two really big check marks in my book. I really don't fancy the Tesla design on the model Y which looks like an inflated model 3 with wheels being too small.
Could you drag race the polestar 2 performance with something like an s3 or maybe an rs3,I own one my self and would be interested in seeing how it would keep up with some other performance based cars.
Great comparisons but I just don’t view the Tesla as an SUV. 🤷🏻♂️
I do agree with the verdict, however I would not choose the Tesla. I’ve driven Tesla for 3 years now and I have to say: comfort, quality and service is bad. My model 3 has 10% degradation (confirmed by Tesla service) after 40.000km. It got me roughly a year to get a number back from Tesla services. Kept making appointments because I wanted to know the state of my battery pack. They didn’t want to tell me, because it is not information the customer has to know. But last time I checked, the battery in a Tesla is not rented, so why can’t the owner of the battery know the state of the batteries degradation?! Eventually they agreed to share the number of 10%, but they won’t do anything thing until the number hits 30%.
Brands like Kia replaced batteries just after 7% degradation (colleague of mine).
The whole service experience, and quality comfort: try to close the door of the Tesla and the Audi next to each other. Audi will sound premium and the Tesla sounds like plastic.
Great fair comparison, likely the same conclusion many will make .
Tesla still beat this. By a mile.
Matt you need to try the Model Y with Acceleration Boost. 0-60 in 4.1 👍
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Great video!
Can you do a detailed video on seating/driving comfort of the 3 cars? I’m finding mixed reviews.
C40 for me. Bought!
I’ve got a Q4 40 S-Line and it’s a great car😁 When we were looking at EVs the Model Y looked great but was out our price range, and the XC40 likewise. If I had the budget for a Q4 50 then I think I would probably have gone for the Model Y instead🤔
only issue is the model y price range is close to 80k when u add the full self driving at that point its not really in these cars league
i think the Q4 40 is far too slow for a modern EV or any “premium” car. 0-60 in over 8 seconds
@Silver Fish "Only" £6,800 for so called Full Self Driving, which can barely move the car in a parking lot? Sounds like a rip-off to me :-)
@Silver Fish He never said what currency. Long range model, with self driving, and no other options, is nearly 80k € (depending on VAT).
@@Pienimusta Tesla has 68k euros only.
I’m looking to buy an electric car and all my research always leads to a Tesla. You just get so much more for your money in every category. And I can learn to live with the looks.
Get Audi bro
German engineering
Maybe lexus Rz? No way this is wrong choise!!
Fantastic and unbiased review Matt. Excellent. With regard to looks, and in particular the front of the vehicles, you are correct that looks are a personal opinion. But given that the single biggest cost of producing these cars is the battery pack, you would think that making an EV as slippery as possible would get you maximum value from you battery pack. So a Tesla gives you a grille-less design with a low coefficient of drag and therefore you get maximum efficiency and range from your battery pack. I cannot for the life of me understand why Audi and BMW have gone for these large flat closed grills that must act as a drag on the car and therefore use battery power to push them through the air. It is hurting these automakers as they are having to instal bigger battery packs than Tesla to go the same distance. Bigger battery means much bigger cost and they are already paying more per kWH than Tesla when purchasing them. This all flows to the consumer. You pay more to go less but you get a nice looking front (subjective).
First principles design. Makes you wonder what other questionable decisions the competition is making.
I'm sick and tired of reviewers saying it's not a ground up EV. It means nothing, who cares? The person in the middle back seat might be a bit uncomfortable. They should be pleased they are getting a lift
Crazy that the Tesla is practical, more efficient, charges faster, has better technology and charging infrastructure, has a higher top speed (although not the fastest 0-60) and does all of that while being significantly cheaper (about 10% cheaper than the Volvo as tested) and yet lots of people saying Tesla doesn't have any advantage and legacy OEMs will eat Tesla's lunch...
They do need to sort out the suspension though.
The design of the Audi Q4 e-tron, Tesla Model Y and Volvo C40 looks absolutely insane! All 3 cars looks electric, futuristic and cool!
Tesla looks terrible imo
@@Mohamed-bt7zx Volvo looked equally terrible tho.
Tesla looks like a soap bar
The Tesla is really ugly, inside and out.
They all look terrible, not as good-looking as my lambo svj 🗿🍷
The pricing is never totally fair, when I was choosing my new EV, the Tesla Y was incredibly expensive in leasing. The Volvo and Koreans top versions were around 750 month, Audi 850 / semi full option 950 and Tesla was 1.000 and more. So while I feel the Tesla was technically the best EV, the plain looks, harsh ride, lack of some options and 33% higher price tag turned me off. Still king of the hill Tesla, but I wonder were they would be without the chip shortages
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What was the psi of the tyres on the Tesla, I ask as mine was delivered with 48psi and reduced this to the 42psi stated on the door card and ride quality improved substantially. Also I have already done 6,000 I. The Model Y and I’m averaging around 280miles range (this is increasing at the moment with the warm weather as I actually got around 300miles with mostly motorway driving when it was over 20degrees), did you precondition the car before testing the range?
Tesla Model Y for the WIN!!!
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