Cant believe I'm saying this because in my twenties I swore I'd never own a Volvo, but here I am in my forties wanting to buy a Volvo. What a beautiful vehicle.

@asambi69

3 жыл бұрын

I dunno even in my 20's Volvo had some cool cars...like the T5. 2.3 litre Turbo...pretty nice. Especially when they ran them in BTCC.

@nvl2691

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 18 and I want a C30 T5 hahaha.

@MarekMaslowiec

3 жыл бұрын

And it's beautiful to drive. I had it rented some time ago and absolutely loved it! And it feels like much bigger car inside!

@monke_cr4425

2 жыл бұрын

After playing with curves, they’ve gone back to drawing what they draw best, thicc bricc

@akichisel2538

2 жыл бұрын

Breaking balls. I was exactly like you. Till i bought it. I always had the opinion in my twenties that only bad drivers own volvo..

00:19 - Mat throwing some early shade at Mercedes 😲

@DerNamenvolle

5 жыл бұрын

Burrrrrrrn

@richardvaasone5658

5 жыл бұрын

some shitty shade

@eliotthuylenbroeck1007

5 жыл бұрын

😁

@kmvuniverse

5 жыл бұрын

Mat, pls help carwow do a review on the new Porsche panamera. Nice review as always.

@NuhanHidayat

5 жыл бұрын

GLA is trash

Hands down the best reviews on KZread. Well done, mate.

IT IS SO HARD to make a good comparison, but u nail it all the time! Thanks for that. Greetings from Austria!

Great verdict Matt - Volvo XC40 COTY in Oz for 2019 from Wheels magazine

I love the rear lights on the XC40 and the headlights on the Q3

For the first time ever, i watched numerous car reviews either from the United States, from Britain esp Mat and from my country Malaysia, and every single one of them put the XC40 on top. I am an avid fan of Mercedes Benz and currently pondering on buying the GLC200, but now my head is turned to Volvo. What a car!

@InnerPeaceAtlanta

7 ай бұрын

I got Volvo xc40 2023 and very glad to driving!

For me too, the Volvo XC40 is the best looking of these 3, inside and out.

@acty6067

3 жыл бұрын

Audi Q3 is the best among the 3

@g3koot100

3 жыл бұрын

I like x1

@iestyn77

2 жыл бұрын

I agree but the annual tax is over ,£500

BMW interior looks the same for 10 years now. Its just a big turn off for me.

@thbltfdr

5 жыл бұрын

Same Even the newest cars look like very premium 2012 cars

@mr.perfect289

5 жыл бұрын

Not this comparison, but BMW won the 10 years challenge....

@MrSasuke67

5 жыл бұрын

The Volvo and the Audi tested here a newer than the BMW, just wait for the next X1 to compare ;)

@glorious_help

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrSasuke67 IN 3 YEARS.... OK

@bj6469

5 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%.

Just got a 2019 Volvo. Best car I've driven. Drives beautifully and the interior is gorgeous. Even beats the Merc GLC I had previously.

@noelbernabe8156

3 жыл бұрын

Volvo best Chinese design

@nvl2691

3 жыл бұрын

Must not have driven many cars then... it's a great car though.

@Ashen4g

3 жыл бұрын

That’s saying something about effect of Swedish design ethic

@cathygraham8005

3 жыл бұрын

Just bought our 2nd Volvo. Hubby got the XC90 and I got the XC40 R design. Love, Love! MUCH research and really never considered Volvo till recently.

@MrSGhawker1

3 жыл бұрын

@@noelbernabe8156 are you typing this in iphone (which are all made in China)?

Volvo spent most of research money on the new interior, it paid off big. Smart move.

@Jupiter8Boy64

2 жыл бұрын

nope, it's a completey new car. even the other models are completely rehauled, completely !

Damn i have to admit it Volvo look supercool both from interior and exterior

XC40 definitely stands out

@bratan_archer

5 жыл бұрын

It seems to me that is has the highest ground clearance and looks most like a purpose-built SUV, and least like a crossover. Especially the X1 looks too low for an SUV (more like a grand coupe/beefy compact with tall doors).

@UltraJaff

5 жыл бұрын

Glad and this

@UltraJaff

5 жыл бұрын

Gla and this

@hixel3285

5 жыл бұрын

Tinashe TF right, I think so too

@Diongreco

5 жыл бұрын

@@bratan_archer Audi should've won this test but i don't know why Matt went for volvo. May be they paid him few quids))) Tbh, this volvo has boring looks and the boot space isn't big enough for a car of this size.

XC40 is hard to beat on this one 😊

@MegaFregel

5 жыл бұрын

Nuhan Hidayat same can be said over the other cars.

@andreit7225

5 жыл бұрын

Wow...very hard to beat... Volvo has 2 factories in China...you cant compare Volvo with great brands as Audi or BMW. Germans will always defeat Volvos and other brands. Engineering, safety, technology -germans are superior

@henjoh69

5 жыл бұрын

Andrei T boi Volvo is much more safer and much more better looking! German's waste their budget and overprice them all the time

@REXgbg

5 жыл бұрын

@@andreit7225 + Sweden, Belgium and USA. I guess the germans have factorys in other countrys to... ;) XC40 is all built in Belgium.... :o Swedish car :(

@NuhanHidayat

5 жыл бұрын

@@andreit7225 Oh boy, chill . . . Sure Volvo is not a direct competitor to BMW or Audi, but i think you have some difficulty to understand the point of this whole video, this video is made to compare between those 3 specific compact SUVs and not (at all) the company.

Love your videos it's amazing when i want to know about any car i search for your channel 🤩🤩🤩

I have a 2021 X1 BMW, before this I had a 2014 X1 BMW that I traded in after 140k miles. Never a problem. I like the X1 because it has very good acceleration, handles very well, is easy to control in rain, snow and ice. I especially like the cruise control and the self-imposed speed limit warning - I set mine to 85 because it is very easy to lose awareness of speed in this car! The cost here in the US is also very reasonable, around $40k with a discount if you finance.

Currently in an X1 but in October I’ll be in the Volvo. The interior is gorgeous and the exterior looks more stylish and purposeful than others imo. Just a shame the rear indicators and main brakes lights are still bulbs! Now the nerves begin as to whether I’ve made a mistake as the X1 is just a very good car, if a little too hard. The Volvo soaks up bumps and pot-holes much better. Thanks Mat. 👏👏

@kishenparekh9416

11 ай бұрын

Did you end up getting the xc40, and if so, which of the 2 did you prefer?

Out of those 3, i prefer Audi Q3 for the interior and exterior looks

@timothytottal5012

5 жыл бұрын

Is their diesel fix yet or they are still cheating?

@mshonhall

5 жыл бұрын

Timothy Tottal sounds like a sore loser response... I can’t even say, “Nice try.” Because it wasn’t.

@bobplanderlinde329

4 жыл бұрын

@@timothytottal5012 who the fuck buys diesel engines on a everyday car

My wife just bought a 2023 XC40 B5 AWD Dark. I admit I had not seen this review until after the purchase, but she is loving the Volvo. It is her first SUV. She has been staunchly a small coupe or sedan lover, having owned a series of BMW 1 and 2 series, and the small MB A series. Supply availability had an impact on this, because getting a new car from either BMW or Audi was a many month situation (6 or more!), but she drove this Volvo and realized she really liked how it felt on the road, as well as loving the styling. Have only had it for about 10 days, but so far we are happy shoppers.

@VOLL.11

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations to your wife!

Volvo design is really good these days

@ZoneCrasher

5 жыл бұрын

One of the ugliest interior just like a Tesla. An iPad has no business in the dashboard.

@SuperDirtyFrank

4 жыл бұрын

@@ZoneCrasher I bet you're fun at parties 😆

@nikola_korneta

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, exterior is nice but the interior is ugly for me.

@leifandersson2338

4 жыл бұрын

Volvo very Good Design.

@DonCornelius366

4 жыл бұрын

There is no BMW or Audi or M. Benz or Jaguar owners who even THINK of comparing their vehicles to a … VOLVO! Volvo is there with Nissans and Fords and Buick! smh

Volvo for life. On my 2nd one so far and a volvo driver of 15yrs now. I will never drive anything else.

That volvo is a thing of beauty, what a gorgeous car inside and out, id pick the volvo xc40 anyday over the other two, what a car thumbs up from me 👍👌

Yeah I absolutely love the Volvo!!

your videos are always very informative and nice

@DonCornelius366

4 жыл бұрын

There is no BMW or Audi or M. Benz or Jaguar owners who even THINK of comparing their vehicles to a … VOLVO! Volvo is there with Nissans and Fords and Buick! smh

My 2 litre petrol BMW X1 x drive is averaging 38.8 mpg overall and has done 45mpg on motorways tested tank fill to tank fill. Volvo mpg is reputed at 29 mpg for similar vehicle.

@Andy007400

2 жыл бұрын

Got an XC40 petrol and get well over 40mpg.

Mat, you sir, are a beauty. Love these comparison reviews!

I prefer the Volvo XC40 👌

@leifandersson2338

5 жыл бұрын

Volvo för life!

@nightcxregalaxy3226

4 жыл бұрын

And I prefer the Audi Q3

@jez987s

4 жыл бұрын

DoubleDeckerAnton me too. Really like this Volvo

@mulsanne1

4 жыл бұрын

I would take the XC40 too My spec T5 Hybrid Inscription

One thing I found when checking out the XC40’s back seat was how bulky the back doors are. You have to open them really wide to access the back seat! @carwow have you tried parking in a narrow space (perpendicular) and asked the back seat passengers to get out of the car, and managed to do so without damages?

that audi is a quite smart looking car

@laracroft938

5 жыл бұрын

You mean boring?

@raphaelf4529

5 жыл бұрын

It looks like a Lego to me 😂

@sevens6666

5 жыл бұрын

Costel Coaie like your comment

@Turtleback8024

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angus. Almost all the review videos on KZread always snub the Audi for one reason or another. It's never good enough! Case in point, it is almost faultless in this vid... but alas! It gets snubbed again! When it suits the reviewer, the review gets solely based on the overall package. However, when the Audi is faultless, then the reviewer goes for the "personal favorite". Shouldn't reviewing cars be about which car is a better all round package, and let the viewers decide for themselves what tickles their fancy?

@Turtleback8024

5 жыл бұрын

@@laracroft938 To you... Yes!

Great review, good to see new Q3 up against the BMW and Volvo. It was severely overdue. Totally agree about GLA. Slightly unfair not comparing apples for apples. Should have been R-Design vs S-line vs M-Sport, or Vorsprung vs Inscription Pro vs XLine

Great vid as always Matt

A few tweaks on the XC40 like the adjustable rear seats, quieter engine, infotainment small changes would be even more in front, still my favourite

Even though I am a fan of the Mercs, the GLA is nowhere near these small SUV's..Mercedes should really revise the GLA to stand up with the competitors.

@unclsam6798

5 жыл бұрын

They will. They have just brought new A class, next is gla

@mohseenmulla3035

5 жыл бұрын

Still worldwide gla sold more units in 2018 than these cars

@toccoa

5 жыл бұрын

It's about new models. Last year's Q3 was clearly inferior to any of these three. But the new model Q3, along with the BMW and Volvo, are all very good. As Argen said, the GLA should be getting a new model, not just refresh, soon.

@saevitumhd7422

5 жыл бұрын

@@mohseenmulla3035 just because people like u buying it because its a benz^^ bmw audi and even volvo are just better ;)

@spyrosk4597

5 жыл бұрын

Any Mercedes car is better than any other car,the gla has more sales than any of these cars,I have a gla myself and I don’t regret it at all

This is the first time someone's tested the backseats for practicality!! Good on you mate... for longer trips, i always hated it when the backseats can't adjust or recline. Drives me nuts!! It looks like I'd be going with the Q3 here... Thanks lots!!

Thank you for such an honest review!

Thanks you for the video and this is help me a lot !

Great reviews from this presenter. Found him really helpful and insightful. There's some positive feedback for you...

I leased Audi A4 after highly influenced from one of your head to head video, now you are doing me the same for Volvo xc 40

Just to note that the XC40 has an option to fold the back seats from the boot. So it is an extra point for the Volvo. The only problem I have is the glitchy software issues I’m having with the latest update. Hope Volvo will work on solving those problems.

@chyira8077

9 ай бұрын

The rear seats of the Volvo suck! They sit to straight up and are not adjustable, very uncomfortable, very hard with poor cushion not comfortable for any size passengers.

That volvo symbol on that grille 😍🤩

I got this volvo for my family, I LOVE IT SO FAR. Quick charging

Watched this in the hope of justifying my preference for Volvo. Hurrah!

@jonathanjohansson7061

3 жыл бұрын

Same, I just ordered a XC40 R-design the other day ;D Feel comfortable with my choice now!

Great reviews xx

Might actually get the XC40. It's definitely on my list.

Can I just say I have never watch so many car review videos in my life. But this purchase was a big decision so research was necessary. I no your not viewing it but thanks to you I'm now the new owner of the Audi Q2 😎 my car will be ready in April and I soo excited.. Thank you so much Mat 😘

I'm in love with the Volvo 😍

Got the X1 with the larger screen and sunroof, the x1 infotainment system is the best out of all 3. Much more practical with the wheel knob than the touch screen.

Love analogue dials!

I find it impressive that the BMW is still on par with these much newer competitors 👍🏿. Apart from a slightly excessive width of the infotainment panel, I prefer the Q3...but the X1 is roomier 🤪😵

Before watching this, I knew that Mat's favourite car is the Volvo and yes, it's my favourite too.

@jackyong815

3 жыл бұрын

Volvo has never been this good before the Chinese taking ownership and yes, XC40 is made in China as well! Go China Go! #MadeInChina2025 🇨🇳

@richardmichael59

3 жыл бұрын

Made in China for the Chinese market. Made in Belgium for export everywhere else.

Thanks mat for the comparison...make me easy to choose

This new q3 is on another level. Exterior and interior definitely the best.

@ZoneCrasher

5 жыл бұрын

The problem is will get old in a year.

@efegulboy

4 жыл бұрын

@@ZoneCrasher I bet you're fun at parties 😆

@HG51_

4 жыл бұрын

I used to be bmw only but prefer the Audi’s now

I love the Volvo!

I don't think any of these 3 will be a bad purchase. Comes down to personal taste and preference as all 3 have pros and cons. The Audi (in Blue) for me due to that lovely looking interior and sporty(er) handling

@fehzanahmed9835

5 жыл бұрын

Well the Volvo beats the Germans in the maintenance cost and reliability..

I love your videos :) Funny and to the point.

Actually the transmission in the XC40 is the same as in the X1/X2. If you get the Polestar Engineered upgrade on the XC40, the map is much better than stock. Nice review in any case. In the UK you have far more engine choices than we do in the States. I have the T5 XC40 which I traded my Q5 for. Q5 was a much faster car, but very somber to drive. XC40 is just downright fun. For those fans of TopGear out of the UK, James May pointed out (correctly) that ultra-stiff suspensions and race set-ups actually can make a car less fun to throw around in the corners. Nothing beats uber performance (I would gladly trade the XC40 for a M3!) but in day-to-day driving the XC40 is just fun while keeping (somewhat) within legal limits on public roads. Stays a comfortable car when you just want to cruise or chill.

@441meatloaf

Жыл бұрын

That would be too expensive. Once you started added more and more options on Volvo it actually becomes much more expensive than either X1 or Q3. Not sure about how UK pricing is, but in Canada Volvo XC40 top trim on par with Q3 45 Sline and BMW, Volvo you end up paying well over 65K CAD, especially if you want advanced LED options (which honestly is a must have). Q3 45 with Sline maxes out at 51K and BMW maxes out at 58K. Volvo is overall much more expensive.

@LeadersLighthouse

4 ай бұрын

What model year is your T5 XC40? And you got the Polestar upgrade?

I just got the Audi Q3 it's 2018, I love it so much.

@Dreamzzgirl

2 жыл бұрын

Is it a good car?

Thanks Mat! Your videos are great👍 You should mention the pilot assist in the Volvo. It's so comfy when you doing a lot of miles and in my opinion a car without it feels out dated. It comes as standard (at least here in Sweden) But I guess that's an expensive option in the other two?

Love the video 😍

The XC40 have won every freaking test, way to go Volvo!

Volvo all day 😍

@malikali7057

3 жыл бұрын

Never, don't you ever compare ugly volvo💩 with German cars Never ever

@bigbadbear2962

3 жыл бұрын

@@malikali7057 why not? The bmw in this video is ancient, the Audi is ugly.

@jeff1595

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigbadbear2962 and reliablity isn't the best at all compared to volvo

@greenblue980

2 жыл бұрын

@@malikali7057 ur opinion which doesn't make sense

Out the trio, I would pick the Volvo XC40 because it looks funky, has a spacious interior, good value for money and comfortable ride.

@iestyn77

2 жыл бұрын

Really the annual tax is over £500

Great video as always Mat!... You should do a test with the bigger SUV's. Mitsubishi Shogun, Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Pathfinder or Toyota LC200 vs Nissan Patrol...

I got the 2021 BMW X1 white metallic , convenience package including the panoramic moonroof (not showing here ) and the sport versión. It’s practical, sportily , very fast and fun to drive with the 8 speed automatic transmission. I love the simplicity of the dashboard and the lighting components related to the convenience package. I did not like neither the Volvo nor the Audi looks at all. Just my test! To this point not complains and just enjoyment with the 2021 BMW X1, lease including 3 years of free maintenance here in USA!

I would love a Volvo XC40 please...😁 the car of my dreams!

Volvo XC40 definitely my favorite, unfortunately I have to wait for five months after placing the order 'cause it's way too popular.

@muratisik6956

3 жыл бұрын

And, do you like driving it?

Thanks for the insight - be great if Safety features and emissions could be on the checklist - they are at the top of ours

love this video all 3 are my favourite

BMW X1 gave me the best performance out of all of them (with the sports package). It's freaking me out looking at this video becuase I have the exact color as the BMW in this video and that one has the sports package. I had problems with the Audi's steering and while in Germany they just paint yellow lines for new lanes when they're doing construction so the car kept fighting me where as the BMW just vibrates the wheel if it thinks you're leaving the lane. The Benz also had some handling issues I didn't like and the price tag to have the exact same packages was substantially higher and I like the BMW interior better. I went with the X1. It's hands down my favorite crossover and I've driven quite a few crossovers. (The Volvo crossover was actually pretty nice also but I was buying American spec vehicles when I was in Germany and I couldn't find a Volvo dealership that would honor the American warranty out there where as the BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Volkswagen dealerships had no problems with honoring the American warranties).

@cy1841

2 жыл бұрын

Love X1. I tried that uphill and downhill in Hong Kong. Good grip and cornering. X1 can't be wrong.

volvo alllll day for me.

@JimboJones99

5 жыл бұрын

Why isn't the CX-5 in this comparison?

@blokfnonxbox6440

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah or x1 for me

were getting a volvo xc40 bursting blue colour can't wait we got 2021 r design

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ //Sweden

I love my BMW X1, I don’t have any complaints, been driving it over a year now and zero faults. Looks beautiful inside and out.

@jzy0104

5 жыл бұрын

With narrow seat.

@AWhileHanlin

3 жыл бұрын

Its dullness defined

Reaffirming why I bought the XC40 and how happy I am with this car!

Can you do a similar test for the Motability SUV’s in their standard specs? I really enjoy watching your shows, but as with everything, you are usually driving the apex’s up models which tends to make it harder to pin point a replacement vehicle still...

Genuine question - what is the appeal in having isofix points in the front passenger seat? Seems more like a safety feature from Volvo to not offer that.

Volvo's are looking really good these days!

In the Volvo there s a button at the opening of the truck to fold down the seats. Just like the x1. So no need to reach that far. 👌

Can you please review the Mid-Size Competition? (BMW X5, XC90, GLE)

This is a year old..i have the 2021xc40 r design, and i test drove same, including Lincoln.. The Lincoln has the luxry interior, by far the best. However, i chose xc40.. easy choice. Lincoln exterior is better than bmw, audi, but overall the xc was my top choice. Driving in eco mode is great, so dynamic and comfort is an additional plus. Interior is above basic, not luxury, like inscription, but sporty, which fits the design. The bmw reminds me of a short station wagon, and audi a bigger car( crossover). XC looks like an suv, but drives like a luxry car/suv/crossover, so i feel like i have the best combo. Also, the packages are priced nicely. Great review..thank you.

audi q3 is just on another level! although i understand the BMW is showing its age

Volvo all day.

@missunderstanding357

4 жыл бұрын

Yaaasss!!! I've had 2!

I drive an Audi A6 and it is quiet, smooth, fast, sporty, and luxurious. I drove a Q3 as a loaner while they did my service and I wasn’t as impressed as he is. But now that I’m on the market for a small SUV, I’m going to check it out again.

Three of them are great!!

Volvo has always had a different design and I have always liked it. Volvo is aging very slowly and the new design is divine.

BMW needs to update their interiors for these cars

@SimonGanjawalugandanewsanalyst

5 жыл бұрын

No.its better to update the kidney grills ...bigger

@RobertCraven70

5 жыл бұрын

Why?

@EqualsDeath

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobertCraven70that's a joke about the new 7 series..

@SimonGanjawalugandanewsanalyst

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobertCraven70 look up BMW 7series and X7 2019 lol

@RobertCraven70

5 жыл бұрын

@@EqualsDeath Okay. I see. I like the interior in the X1.

I've had the XC-40 for exactly one year. I have the T-5, and although I didn't particularly want or need the AWD, here in the U.S., it's impossible to find a T-5 without AWD. This also means that MPG isn't stellar. I have the three drive modes. Comfort (default), Dynamic, and Eco. When I want more aggressive handling, I switch to Dynamic and this is where it's really fun to drive. My only complaint is the odd placement of the button used to switch drive modes. I would prefer a tighter handling in curves as was noted in the Audi; however, overall handling is excellent. The seats are as comfortable as those on our XC-60. I can drive the XC-40 for hours in comfort, absolutely essential when driving California's agonizing I-5.

@441meatloaf

Жыл бұрын

Because T5 with AWD is standard in North America. You will never find one without it vs Europe. But this also means its much more expensive to buy for the Volvo since if you want the bigger better engine you need to shell out a lot more money vs Audi and BMW which is standard AWD as stock. My personal dislike is the fact the centre console with Android is kinda meh as its software doesn't equate well with Audi's MMI and the newer BMW system. And the general interior in the front doesn't look as nice. Though i dislike portriat style screens. Portrait screens are stupid in cars.

Right on! But, as a non Audi fan, this Q3 looks pretty cool as well.

Audi killing it with the latest exterior and interior design on the new Q3. What a treat!

I'll have the Q3 in MHO its the best overall

@sempregalo8839

3 жыл бұрын

My Q3 2017 its amazing. I love Audi

4:16. Great nails Mat.

Is that Bootspace mentioned for the q3 accurate? The old one until 2018 had that. The new 2020 one has 530 l

4:16 Good nail polish Mat.

Nice comparison. I doubt you'd choose the Volvo with only the Momentum package. It's $51,000 (Canadian) and really terrible for that kind of money. Q3 all the way for me.

sir, your constant complaint/suggestion to keep/hide parcel shelf has been answered. thanks ;)

The new X1 is a lot chunkier and has all the bells fabulous interior great car very roomy and rapid. Ive just swapped to this from an Audi Q3 S Line Quattro which had a basic cab but held the road better .

I think 🤔 Volvo XC 40 is the best.. 👊💥

@Vishaltomar155

2 жыл бұрын

@Vx 0xHL why

You've got to own a Volvo to appreciate its quality. Top class.

Nice any reviews for VW GOLF SV 2018 ?

Get the Tiguan R Line with 9.2" screen. Looks great and offers a lot for the money.