2024 Volvo XC40 vs. Audi Q3 SUV Comparison | Moline, IL

Luxury is everywhere in the 2024 Volvo XC40 and 2024 Audi Q3. Both premium SUVs are packed with the latest in technology, upscale interior amenities, and protective driver assistance systems. What are the differences? To find out, read through this 2024 Volvo XC40 vs. Audi Q3 comparison crafted by the team at McLaughlin Volvo Cars.

If the new Volvo XC40 is the SUV you’d like to explore further, head over to our review, then pick out your favorite from our new inventory. Next, schedule a test drive at our Moline, IL, dealership. Have questions for our team? Call us at (309) 797-5654 or contact us online. We are located near Bettendorf, IA, and Davenport, IA; check our directions for details on how to get here.

Exterior Design Features

The exteriors of the 2024 Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3 are markedly different — each has specific design language and silhouettes that are characteristic of Volvo and Audi, respectively. From the elegant headlights to the bold grille styles, you’ll find unique flairs in every contour. The XC40 offers wheels sized from 19 to 21 inches and the Q3 can be paired with wheels from 18 to 20 inches in size. Available XC40 exterior features include: 

• Hidden tailpipes
• Roof rails
• Tinted rear windows
• Power-operated tailgate
• 19- to 21-in. wheels

Interior Features & Cargo Space Offered

Find comfort features and space aplenty within the 2024 Volvo XC40 and 2024 Audi Q3. Front-seat passengers in either SUV can enjoy a thorough heating element that warms you up after a day out in the snow. The XC40 also offers heated rear seats for added luxury. Trying to haul gear on a trip or home from the store? Turn to the maximum 57.5 cubic feet of cargo space in the XC40 behind the front seats or 48 cubic feet in the Q3. Available XC40 interior features include: 

• Crystal gear selector knob by Orrefors
• Power-folding rear head restraints
• Mid-level or high-level interior illumination
• Panoramic roof
• Heated front and rear seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Two-zone climate control
• Front-seat manual extension

Engine Specs Compared

Whether you choose a 2024 Volvo XC40 or Audi Q3, you’ll have a 2.0L four-cylinder engine underneath the hood. The differences lie in power rather than engine type. The XC40 goes from 0 to 60 MPH in just 6.1 seconds, while the fastest acceleration the Q3 offers is up to 7.1 seconds. You’ll also find that the XC40 boasts impressive horsepower — 247 horsepower to the Q3 model’s 228 horsepower. For all their differences, both do come with all-wheel drive (AWD) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. For your convenience, engine specs for both SUVs are shown in the accompanying table. 

Technology & Driver Assistance Features

Progressive technology is apparent throughout the 2024 Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3. Access your infotainment through the 9-inch display in the XC40 or the 8.8-inch MMI® touch infotainment system in the Q3. To make quick work of starting up your music and opening your maps, both offer access to Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. While the XC40 includes a Google built-in interface, the Q3 instead offers Amazon Alexa Built-in integration. Crystal-clear sound emanates from either the Harman Kardon® speakers in the XC40 or the SONOS® speakers in the Q3. Available XC40 technology features include: 

• 12-in. instrument panel
• 9-in. infotainment display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bluetooth®
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
• Google built in
• 13-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system

Stay focused on the road ahead in either the 2024 Volvo XC40 or Audi Q3. Both offer various means of keeping you within your lane, monitoring traffic, and reducing the chance of collision. The adaptive cruise control available on either SUV works to maintain distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Cover your blind zones with the BLIS® (blind spot information system) on the XC40 and the Audi side assist with pre sense® rear on the Q3. Available XC40 driver assist systems include: 

• Lane keeping aid
• BLIS and cross traffic alert
• Oncoming lane mitigation
• Pilot assist
• Road sign information
• Adaptive cruise control
• Slippery road alert
• 360-degree camera

2023 Volvo XC40 vs. Audi Q3 Comparison | Moline, IL

Polished and playful, the 2023 Volvo XC40 and 2023 Audi Q3 are ideal for commuters looking for a refined driving experience. Both are five-passenger SUVs with modern infotainment systems and premium accommodations. For more information, read through this Volvo XC40 vs. Audi Q3 comparison crafted by the McLaughlin Volvo Cars team. 

Looking for more details about the XC40? Head over to our Volvo XC40 review.

If you’re ready to get behind the wheel of the XC40, schedule a test drive at our Moline, IL, dealership and look through our online inventory. Then, take one of our finance or lease offers into consideration. Have questions? Give us a call at (309) 490-8208 or message us through our online form. In addition to Moline, IL, residents, we are delighted to serve residents of Bettendorf, IA, and Davenport, IA, as well as the greater Quad Cities area. 

The 2023 Volvo XC40 starts at $37,645 MSRP, while the 2023 Audi Q3 has a starting MSRP of $39,200. 

2023 Volvo XC40 vs. Audi Q3 Interior Specs & Technology

The 2023 Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3 both boast smartly designed interiors. Light bars throughout each cabin create a back-lit ambience. Listen to your favorite playlists through the 13-speaker Harman Kardon® sound system on the 2023 Volvo XC40 or 15-speaker Sonos premium sound system with 3D sound on the Audi Q3. Select Volvo XC40 models also come with a leather-free interior and partially recycled carpets. Other available 2023 Volvo XC40 interior and infotainment features include: 

• Heated steering wheel
• Panoramic moonroof with power sunshade
• Power-folding rear head restraints
• Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ 
• Bluetooth® 
• 12-in. instrument cluster
• 9-in. infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
• Volvo Cars remote access app

Dimensions, Cargo Space, & Seating

While both the 2023 Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3 are small, five-passenger SUVs, the Volvo XC40 does boast a more cavernous cabin, making it the more accommodating of the two options when the rear seats are folded down. View 2023 Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3 interior dimensions in the accompanying table. 

Performance & Fuel Economy

Get from point A to point B in style thanks to power under the hoods of the 2023 Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3. The XC40 is standard with front-wheel drive (FWD) when you choose the B4 mild hybrid engine, and all other XC40 engines are standard with all-wheel drive (AWD). The Q3 comes only in quattro® AWD. Both models come with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. View Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3 engine specs in the accompanying tables. 

2023 Volvo XC40 vs. Audi Q3 Colors

Whether you prefer a neutral white or an eye-catching red, there’s a 2023 Volvo XC40 or 2023 Audi Q3 color for you. 

2023 Volvo XC40 Colors

• Sage Green
• Fjord Blue
• Onyx Black
• Fusion Red
• Thunder Grey
• Silver Dawn
• Bright Dusk
• Black Stone
• Crystal White

2023 Audi Q3 Colors 

• Ibis White
• Pulse Orange
• Turbo Blue
• Chronos Gray Metallic
• Glacier White Metallic
• Mythos Black Metallic
• Navarra Blue Metallic
• Tango Red Metallic

Driver Assistance & Safety Features

Work to protect your loved ones in the 2023 Volvo XC40 or Audi Q3. Both boast adaptive cruise control, which helps to keep you a set distance from the vehicles in front of you. Monitor the area around your vehicle thanks to the 360-degree camera on the Volvo XC40 or top view camera system on the Audi Q3. Other available 2023 Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3 driver assist features include: 

2023 Volvo XC40

• Road sign information

• Whiplash injury protection system
• Pilot assist
• Auto-dimming rear view mirrors
• BLIS­™ (blind spot information system) and cross traffic alert
• Lane keeping aid and oncoming lane mitigation

2023 Audi Q3

• Audi pre-sense® front
• Side assist with rear cross traffic assist
• Lane departure warning