Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Discovery - Carbuyer / Mat Watson and Ginny Buckley

Mat Watson and Ginny Buckley compare the Land Rover Discovery, the Volvo XC90 and the Audi Q7. We want to find the best seven-seat SUV on sale in the UK right now, and these are the key contenders.
To watch our full review of the Land Rover Discovery, the roomy but flawed British 4x4, click here: carbyr.uk/1MwfynB
To watch our full review of the Volvo XC90, Sweden's stylish answer to the Range Rover, click here: carbyr.uk/1Mwfx39
To watch our full review of the Audi Q7, German engineering at its understated best, click here: carbyr.uk/1MwkHMo
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[@rayc1503]

I've had the XC90 T8 Inscription 2 years now so far, I've been happy with it.

[@suffes1]

Some time ago i switched from Q7 to XC90 - so far, very satisfied!

[@elliotredding6164]

👍👍

[@njorogevince6259]

I still love the discovery 4, here in Kenya people fear the AUDI & VOLVO because the spare parts are very expensive. a lot use the discovery 3 & 4 which is good for terrain. Good Video @Mat Watson & Ginny Buckley.

[@tomvalter720]

"And can even go off road" -only applies to the Land Rover

[@matthew6190]

There's just something special about the XC90, it has personality...The Q7 looks like a VW Passat station-wagon on stilts, it's bland and predictable like most Audi's these days

[@666DW]

XC90 is that special you cannot put your finger on that one special 'something'?.......maybe it's that puny 2.0 litre '4' cylinder engine?😂

[@a.gordon6077]

+Matthew Davidse "personality" not sure what that means when it comes to evaluating a car. The Q7 is basically an Audi A8 with a hatch. In terms of on-road performance only a BMW can compete with the Audi.

[@matthew6190]

+A. Gordon What I meant with 'personality' is that the Volvo's interior and exterior looks unique, the interior especially exudes craftsmanship and attention to detail. The Q7 may be well-built but its design lacks originality. The Audi is no doubt sharper dynamically and performance-wise BUT the Volvo excels as a family vehicle over that of the Q7. The Volvo comes with more standard equipment for its price, makes better use of its interior space which is especially evident in its more comfortable and usable third row of seats and its the safest car you can currently buy...

[@a.gordon6077]

+Matthew Davidse Point taken. The Volvo is classy. Thanks.

[@elliotredding6164]

cars nowadays loose character but gained with the xc90

[@schxn]

Funny, a Discovery pulled up next to me at a red light yesterday and I could clearly see their check engine light was on.

[@plung3r]

Lol I have no money, why am I watching this 😂😂😂

[@iloveleblanc]

plung3r for the same reason im watching this 😂 hopping 1 day that i will own one of them

[@noneoftheabove6425]

plung3r because the lottery is coming for u

[@johnchandler208]

really

[@khy7672]

I guess we can dream

[@kimmyjohnny31]

plung3r *When your grandma has XC90* ..

[@orlando124431]

Not really a competition since the Audi and Volvo are miles ahead in terms of tech!

[@maybach6536]

I'm sorry. Volvo has bad Badge Image? What's wrong with Volvo?

[@aalleezzzz]

they couldnt find enough problems with it so they had to make some up so they could pick the audi :D

[@mijajlobulatovic8829]

it is not really car you can rely infotaiment system sucks it is 3rd least reliabale car in uk 2017 so yes and ofc it is bucket on offroad same as audi so land rover is kind

[@frasierlangford6910]

The discovery is my favourite by far

[@TheMasterOv]

27 MPG for the Landy sounded good! My hummer is getting 5 XD

[@AshPhoenix]

I don't know kind of fuel sipper spoil the British. I was getting 27 mpg from Honda Accord. To my book, 27 mpg is amazing for such an SUV.

[@waltholm]

+MasterOv - Agar.io | Bloons TD Battles & More! These are UK mpg, not US MPG, the UK's is higher.

[@navneetverma1000]

+LegIsLate hahaha lol we have cars that can do 50-80 mpg and they are not even hybrid cars.

[@AshPhoenix]

+Navneet Murti nice! British MPG?

[@cryptonuggets56]

+waltholm how is that. how come UK mpg's are higher. I drive a lexus IS and I barely get 16 MPG

[@carbuyer]

Yummy mummy heaven! Let us know what you think of this group test... And remember to subscribe if you haven't already!

[@Nonamenever557]

+Carbuyer Anything over 25mpg is pretty good for an SUV to be fair. I remember back in the day my parents cheering when our 4.6 p38 finally got into the teens...

[@M135iboost]

I fully understand the comparison you are making, and it is a very good review..... you know what's coming..... buttttttt why would anyone buy a £60,000 volvo when they can have a land rover or audi? you still have to tell people you drive a volvo.... which at that point they laugh and walk away..... and rightly so.....

[@trainzandtrombones]

+Chadwick 1991 Badge snob much?

[@M135iboost]

£60,000??? Yes I am. It's a volvo. No volvo is worth that.

[@KA467]

+Chadwick 1991 we'll xc90 sales have been skyrocketing with a lot of people buying one instead of a Range Rover believe it or not. And it's still a major rival so why not. Also it did say in the video that one of the downsides of the Volvo is badge image

[@eoinmaher455]

the quality of these Crew tests are going up even further! please do them more often they're very informative yet entertaining!

[@carbuyer]

+Eoin Maher Thanks Eoin - we will be doing more of these in the future!

[@boy638]

more of these group test please, they are awesome

[@carbuyer]

+boy638 Noted - we'll try to make some more of these then!

[@RichieRouge206]

Badge image worst on the Volvo? For real? Audi badge image says 'arrogant cock' like nothing else

[@482644]

Are you on crack or what?

[@ashezplayboy]

must be a bmw fan

[@youtubegamingyt5763]

Marko 482 lol

[@GranDaddo]

Volvo badge image is not appealing?! For what?! Matt do you plan to pick ladies with this?

[@XtrAMassivE]

+Reptilius Maximus probably meant when it comes to the resale time

[@FelipeQueirolo]

+XtrAMassivE it will probably holds its value better than the other ones

[@robertwhitten265]

+Reptilius Maximus It has lost its appeal over the years. It doesn't help that they are owned by Chinese now.

[@HB45175]

+robertoppenheimer VCC staff are much happier with Geely than they ever were with Ford.

[@MrCars]

+Reptilius Maximus Sadly, people are so obsessed with self-image that they think it's more impressive to tell people they drive an Audi than a Volvo.

[@azazii8738]

The old q7 looks much better, nd that volvo.... Just bae

[@Rottensteam]

Please stop the "bae" thing. In danish bae means poop.

[@jeppepedersen2363]

+Rottensteam det gør det da ikke?

[@Rottensteam]

+JeppeMP ISKOLD SHABAB ae = æ, så bae = bæ.

[@GeedanUK]

+Rottensteam Hold nu op med det hysteri det er jo trods alt ikke g-streng vi snakker om.

[@Rottensteam]

+BRITAIN'S SORT KING Er da ligeglad med om det ikke er en g-streng. Jeg syntes bae er irriterende.. og fordi jeg er mest awesome så har jeg ret.

[@rahulmaharaj7019]

Good chemistry and great video

[@defobeast6420]

I would have the Disco any day just knowing you can and do anywhere or anything is amazing, it looks beefy it has size and the name land rover basically means: King of off road, how cool is that and been able to sit so high above the other people on the road feels great and the tall gate at the back is great to sit on!

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Reliable

[@lawrencepll76]

Finally someone has put together this video! I Love Carbuyer!

[@FREEZOify]

Gosh, that Volvo is GORG

[@drewcyprus3714]

I know right!

[@xxBoilerMakerxx]

Faster, yet more economical. Is that with our without the trick computer?

[@aniket3031]

please carbuyer do more of this group tests and some head to head comparisons.

[@abdelhamidkettani9563]

Next one you do their littles brothers discovery sport vs volvo xc60 vs audi q5

[@Danielisak]

Volvo all day long! By far the best looking and best standard equipment

[@zacharyf.568]

I like the Volvo best

[@wedonotforgivewedonotforge3031]

Zachary F. I like the woman

[@mohammedrayeesrayees7869]

Volvo XC 90 king of the Road 👑

[@AakashNarang]

Great review guys, you guys inspire a lot of positive energy with that all happy attitude! Sub'd.

[@markjwil]

The XC90 is a better car than what Carbuyer suggests. Mat is biased to the Audi brand as to why I understand his enthusiastic conclusion. The XC90 is considered the best luxury SUV in the segment by MANY other credible sources, and so what that Volvo doesn't have the "douchebag status quo image" like it's German counterparts.

[@SledgerFromTDS.]

Well it's his own Opinion Biased/ Unbiased, So he does have the Right to hold one. Could you Respect & Understand his own Opinion nevertheless of being Biased.

[@Ioanides001]

car journalism at its best, CarBuyer. Congrats!

[@carbuyer]

+Ioanides001 Thanks for the feedback! We'll try to do some more of these group tests.

[@TheEisel]

+Carbuyer Yes please do that! Great vid. Subscribed.

[@AudiQSeriesOverview]

Great channel! Thank you for the review!

[@wankfreundschafts7099]

Volvo is the most reliable

[@charles-davidberube1174]

Bill Gates audi was ranked number 3 in reliability after toyota and lexus..

[@xSupra]

search up what car has the most mileage in the world

[@charles-davidberube1174]

Roshan S it's a volvo. But search up what brand have made it to million miles mark with the most cars.

[@feliporter]

Thanks for this review.WE BOUGHT A VOLVO R DESIGN!

[@ZmaZimBFF]

Am I the only one who feel like they'd decided that they liked the Q7 the most before even seeing any of them?

[@emmanuelperez4830]

Great video keep them coming.

[@robcousins231]

The best car reviewers out there. They tell you exactly what you want to know.

[@BoraMarkovic]

Since when does a LAND ROVER has better badge than Volve? Just laughable. We are not talking about Range Rover. Its like saying Toyota has better badge than a Honda just cause it also has Lexus in its range.

[@zech007]

Volvo bad image?? What's wrong with you guys!

[@hanskolver1094]

Volvo in South Africa not suitable for heavy terrain work & dealership just bad news

[@duncanmil1]

Careful pal. It has an air bag to keep you from trying to hit anybody :0

[@petejwill2650]

Really really great review, thank you!

[@antonocheret7763]

Very nice review. Over all review long my eyes were fixed to a blouse and i was waiting for something to happen)))

[@Karyabs]

Well, she forgot there's a booster seat in the middle of the second row in the Volvo

[@elliotredding6164]

I don't know why they are saying that the volvo isn't as punchy because they could of used top of the range t8 with 400 hp

[@MrKingenn1]

volvos automatic is still really sluggish

[@charles-davidberube1174]

Elliot Redding but they would have used the sq7 with a biturbo diesel v8 too

[@aakashbhat01]

really good review guys :)

[@KatlegoMac]

Even today, 14 Feb ‘23, I’m convinced the Disco4 is the best car for me and my family. 🙏🏾

[@xBuzz996]

Just me or is the Q7 getting better in my eyes for every review it gets?

[@marioboskic7370]

+xBuzz996 No just for you, for me too :) It's awesome

[@daniel540]

Same here. It grows on you somehow. It will be a classic

[@xBuzz996]

Daniel Soriano yeah exactly, it kind of sneaks up on you

[@PhilipJohannessen]

+xBuzz996 It's a great car. Just wish the design would match its greatness. Volvo looks much better imo.

[@xBuzz996]

Philip Johannessen Volvo does look better, but the interior of the Q7 is just fucking astonishing. And let's face it, it with the interior you're gonna be spending the most of the time

[@anthonyoneill2993]

The Land Rover is an amazing car I’ve had 7 over the years

[@mux2007ch]

Wow. Great comparison even if it is not the latest. Thanks!

[@atyl1972]

Hey guys great review as always of course, was wondering i am about to take delivery of the new 2016 Evoque, can you please do a review of the new Ingenium engine please?

[@eetulahteenmaki6938]

What do you mean by Volvo having the worst badge image?

[@adibazi]

+Eetu Lähteenmäki They mean that Volvo has the worst badge image.

[@theokan89]

what model is that gray volkswagen station wagon?

[@4240cameron]

+thoravian lmao

[@toniomineo]

I laughed way too hard at this ahaha

[@jonahhitchcock5821]

You got me fucked up😂

[@roozbehbey]

+thoravian The model that you won't be able to afford anyways, keep the hate coming.

[@theokan89]

+roozbehbey I try to avoid VW/audi after this emissions and cancer scandal.

[@mybeeb1]

please do more of these comparison videos :)

[@jamie123b]

Loved this review

[@tor8483]

My mum had a discovery, my dad had an Audi Q7, and now he is getting the Volvo

[@richardgarbett1633]

I live in the sticks, very easy to get snowed in. Discovery for me everytime. I also think it beats the other two on looks.

[@hyyariima]

Nice video. Please do another three way comparison with small crossover cars like Honda HRV, Suzuki Vitara / Suzuki SX4, Volkswagen Taigun.

[@stefnicklandhoff9162]

Wonderful Car Review you have made! , Let's now see a comparison between the q7 and a range rover (sport)

[@nuwanpremarathne1759]

more videos like these please

[@carbuyer]

+nuwan premarathne Thanks - we'll do some more!

[@andrea_927]

I like the Audi's interior, but it's just impossible to look at it from the outside, reason why I'd never buy it over the new XC90.

[@devofauzanrahman6788]

holy shit, this is the comparison that i've been waiting for!

[@martinjames6942]

Are these cars with the options fitted around the same price?

[@mariowilson9002]

totally in love with my volvo

[@koklol2837]

Audi hands down. The sheer build quality of the Audi trumps the other two by quite a big margin, and I also like the outside of it. Easily the best one of the three.

[@elliotredding6164]

Get the t8 xc90 and I'm sure you'll be leading the pack

[@patpatterson2537]

Nice review

[@brionrjames]

Had an xc90, now have q7, what a different experience, q7 much better all round, and more comfortable on long trips.

[@K0E0M0O]

great comparison, enjoyed the video .. but REALLY, you think that the Volvo badge is a problem !

[@RellupNorth]

I honestly have grown to prefer the styling of the Audi Q7.

[@toobalicious]

1:40 to 1:50 - is the LR rattling that bad, or were you carrying something that caused that annoying racket?

[@mikebigg-wither6172]

How does the Q7 compare to equivalent BMW SUV? Thanks

[@w-james9277]

I sit down by the window and stare Fuck off Peugeot, cause I don't care... PS. Great video guys, as always

[@owismeal92]

+Will James Why Peugeot ? lol

[@w-james9277]

Owismael Its me taking the piss out of a Peugeot advert played before every single video. The words are from the song played over it except I changed three of the lyrics to "Fuck off Peugeot."

[@XzzVttll]

+Will James instal add block and magic actions for Yt

[@w-james9277]

lalos I have but it doesn't block youtube adds

[@XzzVttll]

it does, i have that too and its all good

[@Dgannt]

I wonder what happens with Volvo's mpg when you load 5 people and their luggage in it? Will that small engine work in high revs all the time with an even worse mpg as a result?

[@carbuyer]

+Fast Er It's not a great choice of engine for that car, really.

[@Dgannt]

+Carbuyer That is what I thought. Maybe it will manage with 1 or 2 people in it on highway. But with real load or a trailer, and specially in mountainous areas, that little engine will work really hard with lousy mpg as a result. It's simply too big a car, specially with all the loads it's expected to manage, to have such a small engine.

[@brucec43]

+Carbuyer Yeah, it only gets good fuel economy, is quicker than a 3.0 petrol X5, and costs $10K less comparably equipped. Your fuel economy under load presumption is based on what exactly?

[@brucec43]

+Fast Er Pray tell what vehicle/engine combo are you imagining gets great fuel economy when towing in the mountains? FYI, the new XC90, with new methods construction and materials, weighs 400 lbs LESS than a BMW X5, and only 150 lbs more than an X3. It barely outweighs their own XC60 awd I6 versions. It's BIGGER but not HEAVIER.

[@Dgannt]

+Bruno TaTa Obviously it does NOT get better fuel economy in real life, as demonstrated here. People buy these cars for loading capacity, be it people and their stuff or a trailer. A smaller engine has to work harder, it's normal and nothing you can escape, specially in mountains going up will demand more of the engine. It's normal for a bigger engine to work easier (lower rpm) to do the job than a small one (higher rpm=more fuel). You can go so far with new tech and materials to off set that. But in the end a bigger engine in such a big car WITH load will do the job with less fuel. And a car with bigger engine costs more. Also normal, specially if it's a higher premium car. Load up XC90 and 3.0L X5 and see which one is quicker. It was obvious in this video that Q7 3.0L was quicker.

[@ghanamafia7199]

Are they calculating those MPGs using diesel or petrol?

[@irGuilty]

Great video

[@Quickblood1]

Geez the prices of those cars is almost 3 years wages for me.

[@MadDocLive]

Can you fit three child seats, two with ISOFIX, one without in the middle row of the Discovery?

[@carbuyer]

+MadDocLive In theory yes, but you'd have to check whether your specific equipment will fit altogether. Ginny is our specialist in this area - I will ask her for clarification and her detailed opinions on the Disco's child-carrying capabilities!

[@MadDocLive]

Thank you for the reply.

[@yohanham]

Out of the 3, which would be best for a family with car seat / booster seats?

[@SledgerFromTDS.]

Good day to "Chatter" about our own Opinions of the 3 Cars ! Anyways out of the (JLR, Audi, Volvo) which did you prefer the Most ---> Least ?

[@voltimer_]

I didn't think the new Q7 looked too good originally, but alongside the other 2 in this video, in my opinion, it looks the best.

[@SledgerFromTDS.]

I personally Disagree & Respect your own Opinion in that sense, In my own Opinion I Dislike - Hate the Audi Q7, I Like the JLR Discovery3, I Love the Volvo XC90.

[@vika0194]

the land rover looks outdated. the best land rover is the defender

[@carbuyer]

+Victor K Which of course doesn't look outdated at all...! (We love the Defender!)

[@MaZEEZaM]

+Carbuyer Yep but they are retiring it :(

[@ArneRagnarsson]

+Victor K Yes. It looks ugly.

[@dinishireahmedshire8377]

True. When will they reveal the newer model. Its out of the latest design language of Land Rover

[@tranchua294]

+Dini shire Ahmed Shibin

[@fredbrackely]

"You do have to step up and drop down to get into in" (LR) - You both are daft. LR has access mode on its suspension, so it drops down on its suspension to allow granny to get in, or heavy loads into the back.

[@NightcruiserMA]

Good review. I just (literally... a couple of days ago) bought a 2017 Q7. Haven't taken delivery of it yet. I think the Volvo looks better inside and out, and is slightly more comfortable, but not much. The absolute only reason I went with the Audi is because I can't deal with a touch screen for *everything.* I know it's all the rage, but some of us still like buttons and knobs for quicker access to often used functions. The Land Rover's technology was just sorely lagging behind the times.

[@MrBulletpoint]

i am looking at a used Audi Q7 from 2016/2017 era. Can I ask you how has been the ownership experience with the Q7? thanks!

[@NiklasNester]

I'm starting to see alot of XC90's on the streets up here in Sweden and i must say, it looks damn good! Although my own choise will be the new XC60 or the new Q5, I'm eager to try out those two head to head :)

[@rykalpictures5133]

XC90 is awesome!!

[@predragpesic3980]

Volvo XC90!!

[@dannypreston1268]

Please can you review the Audi TT S thank you?????

[@osamaa.t.3821]

Would you like to repeat it using the new generation of discovery 2017 please. Because i want to buy 7 seats car and I need your help to make the decision.

[@ankbrq]

Volvo badge in minus? You really think that Audi got that cool, classy brand image from the 90s and early 2000 era? Get out of that cave, 4 rings means boring, expensive, repetitive, snobbery nowadays. Volvo's image is much fresher, alive and much much friendly. The Audi's are so boring, you'll have to hit a tree to feel some kind of emotion.

[@123321gauri]

+ankbrq are you really saying audies are more boring than Volvos hahaha have fun driving in fwd.

[@Raditram]

+ankbrq lol Audi drivers today are what BMW drivers were before the rise of Audi hahahahaha

[@PaddyMcQueen]

So true man !

[@kagolko]

Well, I'm not fun of Audi either, but drove 2009 S3 (cca same performance as gti) and this thing was hilarious. I had def some emotions by driving that.

[@kirbyswarp]

+sverrir You're saying that like Audi is all RWD lmao

[@nazhif1]

Why not the Disco Sport instead?

[@afordcox]

Price.

[@minigrande1939]

I Think Volvo have come such a long way in the last 15 years to be on a comparison with a land rover and Audi. It's a credit to them

[@sarthak98ful]

Please do a VOLVO S60 2015 review also.

[@dagda3000]

Audi messed the design up. Looks like a glorified station wagon. So, the Volvo for me - equipped with this Milf (expensive option, I know).

[@LoveLove-vi6bv]

I like the Volvo It is the best car

[@kimjootay2685]

They haven’t explored enough of the Volvo xc90

[@drewcyprus3714]

Yeah it does look look like a jacked up a6! 🙂

[@mddaniyalmd]

what is matt watsons personal car ? how many cars does he have ?

[@carbuyer]

+Md Daniyal He's got a Maza MX-5 that he's tuned up and modified. Supercharged so it's "as quick as a Boxster". His words, not mine!

[@mddaniyalmd]

I am a big fan of him and i might never see him live because i live in bangladesh

[@kilove1]

i really enjoyed the video..guys matt and ginny was great well done guys.. yeah i'll have the Audi as well .

[@cervacio]

Hi Carbuyer, you guys should also compare the three with their previous model. My point is if the new version of any car does not offer any major improvement than the previous model, it's not worth it. I have 2011 Disco 4 and I don't see why anyone would want this new discovery. Almost everything is the same.

[@dncviorel]

Volvo, the worst ride comfort? Are this guys drunk?!

[@bernhard4764]

Yep they are

[@jrgb9945]

Andrei Piatra Biased. The Volvo is actually quite a contender.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Car buyer is biased. And they don't like volvo much

[@dimko83kos]

why not the new discovery over the old one?

[@dimko83kos]

+aabidam thanx

[@RC-yv9dz]

big fan from california keep them coming, i really love the q7 but the looks :( does it look like a estate car in person?

[@geoffdundee]

+Ronald Cortez .........looks like an average audi estate on steroids........i still think they look nice standing next to one in real life however i love volvo and couldnt buy anything else...........cali is cool too - been there many times - mainly SD :) ...... go buy yourself a volvo LOL

[@evemcdermott4421]

Please do an updated land rover discovery 4 review as the old one is so outdated!!

[@shanjanusman9974]

XC90 is the pick

[@andreitrifan9753]

I'll pick Volvo all day long! Why don't you compare the petrol version of them vehicles and let us know after about the power and consumption ;)

[@elliotredding6164]

400 hp from the t8 xc90 😎😎

[@jrgb9945]

The Volvo is actually a great driving car. Drove one years ago and would have never looked twice at it until I drove it.

[@bobsullivan4634]

I’m confused in the UK how does the mpg work because the ratings are much higher than in the US so what’s the difference.