For those wondering why the Mercedes GLC or Jaguar F-Pace aren't here it's because the Audi Q5 beat them in this previous head-to-head kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqh6u9KueKmrZ5M.html And if you wanna see which is best: the Audi Q7 or Volvo XC90 watch this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKComc2dn6aYl5c.html

@dharmadharmamozagameskuste4391

6 жыл бұрын

carwow early liked comments

@1petulko

6 жыл бұрын

Was exactly wondering where's GLC ;)

@yudhabagaskara98

6 жыл бұрын

There's also no DS7

@mohamedbaqer5013

6 жыл бұрын

What about the macan

@thewhiteEagle

6 жыл бұрын

Where is Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2000cc turbo ?

Just some quick feedback - I think it's really smart that you're now showing the specific savings on each car from car wow rather than just stating that if you go to car wow you "could save" on the car. Gives much more of a reason to visit the site

@Randomguy86204

6 жыл бұрын

For those of us who don't live in the UK it can be annoying to have to go through about 1~2 minutes of him talking about how much we can save though..

@supraJZA80s

6 жыл бұрын

I live in Australia. But I can appreciate that this channel was created to promote carwow, and we have them to thank for all these videos

@zaixai9441

6 жыл бұрын

Mike awww poor you.

@hmlovescarmusic

5 жыл бұрын

I live in Kuwait and Lebanon, but I agree Carwow was created in last two years and I've subscribed.

@hmlovescarmusic

5 жыл бұрын

But Mat Watson is a funny person car reviewer.

Absolutely love look of new Volvos.

@enricojake3541

6 жыл бұрын

The front looks pretty cool however the back (particularly the taillights) is a mess.

@Pienimusta

6 жыл бұрын

Its quite a upgrade from 90's and early 2000 atleast =P

@turbos7780

6 жыл бұрын

Pienimusta the rear is a mess

@gajasr5050

6 жыл бұрын

Especially its Interior overtakes Both bmw nd audi

@XTuTJAd3

6 жыл бұрын

Love volvo’s 8AT，rather than Audi‘s DCT

The BMW X3 is a, brilliantly, well rounded choice. This is reflected well in Mat’s review. This isn’t to say the other vehicles aren’t good because they really are. The BMW’s weak point is pricing, but, if you are prepared to pay, a well optioned X3 is hard to beat in this category. The BMW X3 still conveys a sense of being fun to drive and is enormously practical too.

I'll take the Volvo If I want an SUV I don't want the sport bit, I want the luxury aspect. The Volvo is the waftiest, best looking and has the nicest interior, definitely my first choice.

@bamphmx-5548

6 жыл бұрын

Scott Sherman but the infortainment is shit

@cmchristian870

6 жыл бұрын

it is not shit. it is just not as good as the germans

@scottsherman7069

6 жыл бұрын

CMChristian Exactly. You would be hard pushed to find any car with a "shit" infotainment now.

@scottsherman7069

6 жыл бұрын

SamTheCar And? They are tall, heavy vehicles and not sporty at all so why try to make them sporty? You can do as much as physically possible but a car with a high driving position is never going to be a sporty car.

@neeravmonga2831

6 жыл бұрын

I have a Volvo sedan, very nice car. The issue I have is the interior is noisy, you can hear the engine when you accelerate, very loud and that knocks down the 'luxury' feel of the car. Seats and ride are great, but it's just not at the same level of my Q5 so I can speak about both cars since I own them both.

When it comes to these cars you just have to go with what feels best for you. They are soo close on every level. Just go with the one that gives you that special feeling.

i’d have the volvo. love everything they’re doing at the moment with the updated looks of their models

Yes I agree with u I’ve got a x3 bmw wonderful SUV very reliable solid vehicle no major issues just basic maintenance will last a long time I’ve had 8 bmw in my life very good solid vehicles

Your reviews keep getting better and better. Keep it up! Cheers from Argentina

Now everytime i look at an x3 on road, I will imagine matt hiding under the grill and going "HI I'M A BMW X3"

@jugostran

6 жыл бұрын

abishek sundar IDK i took a 3 series for a test drive and I swear i felt like Matt was in the car...

@abisheksundar3619

6 жыл бұрын

I feel u nick xD

@kimgriffiths8850

6 жыл бұрын

Ha! Me too! With the flared nostrils and the funny voice lol.. 😀✌🏽

@darrindjen

5 жыл бұрын

lol lol lol. He's too funny!

@ausrac1893

5 жыл бұрын

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I’ve owned the 2018 xc60 momentum since November and I absolutely love it. I was between the Volvo, the Q5 and the Land Rover evoque and it was an easy decision. Drive is smooth, interior is much higher quality and it exterior is lovely. I owned an Audi for 8 years and it had issues basically from the day I drove it off the lot.

Fantastic presentation! Love the Sarcastic quips! Gave me all the information I needed!

I’ve owned the XC60 for 6 months and absolutely love it, true it’s not the most sportiest but that doesn’t bother me, the interior is a beautiful place to be especially if you have the light leather and the 360 camera is superb.

@kermez9

4 жыл бұрын

If you care about leather and camera check bmw, their parking assistance 360 areal camera is the best I saw and individual leathers are great. But bmw is traditional so if you want futuristic, it's not a good choice.

@christianvik3400

2 жыл бұрын

The XC 60 is actually more cramped inside between the B-pillars than the XC 40. I dropped it.

@lisahall4209

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a xc60 and loved it. Had a major accident in it recently and my car saved my life. The paramedic who cared for me said the same thing. My car is toast, but I’m alive!

@kcjd8659

2 жыл бұрын

@@christianvik3400 the newer XC60s are an odd shape inside. We have a 2012 and there’s a ton of headroom, but we checked out a new one a couple months ago and there wasn’t enough headroom for our 6-year-old in his harness booster seat-his head was like an inch from the ceiling. It was so strange. We’re keeping our 2012. I hope they fix that soon. It was so strange to feel like there wasn’t much more room in the new XC60 than in our little S40.

@kcjd8659

2 жыл бұрын

@@lisahall4209 that is awesome! I’m so glad you’re okay! My friends hit a deer head-on in their S60 and their 3-year-old in the back seat slept right through it. We currently have an XC60 and a little S40, and planning to add an XC90 in the next couple years. Unless something major changes with their quality, we won’t be buying anything but Volvos, ever.

BMW X3 is the best in my humble opinion. But the others a freaking awesome as well

@markm4123

6 жыл бұрын

I know right. but i would definitely own any of them

@emililorenzo3835

6 жыл бұрын

Euroman Driver you say your choice with rationality and respect for the others cars. I can prefer xc60 or q5, but this is absolutely respectable

@Clavinovaman

6 жыл бұрын

Car Of The Year is just a nonsense, really. What is important is how a car measures up to *your* prerequisites. The VW Up! and Nissan Leaf have both won the World Car Of The Year award, but it doesn't hold much cache in the real world. Buy the car that best suits your needs rather than being swaying by the opinion of a bunch of grumpy old men who, ultimately, decide the WCOTY winner.

@swanblake

6 жыл бұрын

Euroman Driver I like that it's still RWD based. I don't like that everything is an option unlike the other two with standard tech

@nicholaskenneth113

6 жыл бұрын

true. other german suv's are disappointing.still, never replacing my s class. dammmmmmm daniel! stop boasting! Edit : The rivals did well too.

Damn I love every single video of yours... Keep the great job going thank you!!

FINALLY! Was waiting for this since a long time

I think it all depends on what you are looking for as all three are great cars. We test drove all of them. We chose the X3 because it had the comfort in driving style that my wife prefers but it has the responsiveness and intense road grip that I prefer. A great compromise. It doesn't swing too far to either the over-comfort of over-performance extremes. For road handling, feel, and performance, it's the clear winner but that is not the only criterion for purchase and may not be at the top of the list in everyone's decision-making framework.

I was looking at the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60. Bought the Volvo. So glad I did,because I was hit by a drunk driver and my car was told Alex. Me and my sister were brought to a level 1 trauma hospital where my injuries were not life threatening and my sisters were- due to the seatbelt. I’m glad I was in the Volvo and not the beemer as volvos are superior for safety. I watched a video a bmw and a Volvo crash test. No comparison. Volvo driver for life, I’ll take a bit slower and a few little irritants over the polish of the bmw. My car saved my life as well as my sisters.

I like the Carwow dash shake test™

Yes please! I was waiting for this!

seriously beautiful shots!

@jackyong815

3 жыл бұрын

Volvo and Polestar wouldn't have been this good without Geely of China taking over their ownership #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad 🇨🇳

I test drove all three and finally took delivery of my X3 two days ago. Love it so far. Some small disappointments in things featured in practically every review are options (eg those gas struts in the boot under floor storage must be part of the upgrade storage option, cuz they aren’t in mine)

@AGZF1983

5 ай бұрын

did you get the base version or the x line version because the models and the spec depends on where in the world you are.

For me i would take the XC60 T8 cause 407 hp and 640NM is crazy and here in Malaysia the T8 is cheaper than the T5. We get hybrid benefits

@tachankaop5440

6 жыл бұрын

Peter Ambrose plus a crystal gear lever

@TeacherToolkitDemo

6 жыл бұрын

Riche Kwong The X3M40i will pull its trousers down. BMW and mercedes also make way more powerful 4x4 cars.

@peterambrose2148

6 жыл бұрын

TeacherToolkitDemo im talking about hybrids. clearly m and amg are not hybrids. in my country a M5 cost 400k usd. and its not even full specc.

@TeacherToolkitDemo

6 жыл бұрын

Peter Ambrose 400k!!! Jesus christ where do you live? Thats ridiculous. In terms of hybrids then it is a good choice.

@TeacherToolkitDemo

6 жыл бұрын

Peter Ambrose Sorry i can see Malaysia.

Thank you for that video I was going to ask you for it

It would be really helpful if you can do a head to head between all these compact luxury SUVs and the Lexus RX 350. Here in North America its a mid size luxury suv priced only a bit higher than the compact luxury SUVs and it outsell any other luxury SUV so very interested to see if it is really a good choice

About this type of car, i go with volvo, for the style and exclusivity. Doesn't matter if it's not sporty, luxury and space are what i want from suv, so for me is xc60. Anyway, both x3 and q5 are great cars too, no doubt absolutely

Excellent comparison and breakdown. Found the dog part absolutely amazing! I might be a little bias but I knew the BMW would edge the others.

@hoiyo429

3 жыл бұрын

Air suspension or bust. Booooo BMW

Mat, What about a comparo between the GLC and the X3? Looking forward to your great videos

Hey Matt, why don’t you review them similarly specced with same colour interiors? Should the review be same price or same spec? Love your work

Matt, an innocent feedback: If you had upgraded stuff in the BMW and Volvo, you should have had it in the Audi, too. Interior colour would also be nice to be matched. In my opinion, because it is a video comparison, everything to the eyes (right?), it is unfair to compare differently upgraded cars. Audi should definitely had the upgraded visual cockpit, and all cars should have had bright interior. It is ok to highlight that things disappointingly do not come as standard, but if you show one in one car, show the competition in a competitive package, too. Cheers

I was just looking at all three of these cars in the 2020 editions and ended up going with the XC60. I really like the simplistic design and got the premium seat package on the Inscription. I think the interior design on the Volvo is so much cleaner and well designed than the other two. Both the X3 and Q5 look like someone just glued an iPad to the dash for the infotainment center and it just feels clunky to me.

@robertczwartek4709

Жыл бұрын

I feel exactly the same. Lol. That's why I have a Volvo now and I love it

@deanroy9420

8 ай бұрын

Are you regretting not going for her X3?

Great review please may you do a Vw Tiguan Vs Kia Shortage Vs Skoda Kodiaq

Love the videos!! Can you guys do a video camparing: Santa Fe Sport, Nissan Rogue, and the Jeep Cherokee??? That would be fantastic!!!

I looked at Benz, Audi, and BMW. There’s just something about BMW that stands out. It’s truly a drivers car. Fit and finish are top notch. The new X3 is one of my favorite models. Perfect all around

@adrianbriggs7028

3 жыл бұрын

Looked at Benz, Audi, BMW for my new car.... BMW quality on all of their cars is 2 or 3 notches above Benz, 2 notches up on the Audi... Jag was plastic.... Volvo... Nah.. that screen.... New BMW Interiors and Exteriors are in a league of their own

Hands down XC60. Own one and it is simply a luxury to drive and the safety features are outstanding.

Great review Mat.

8:30 oh.. that's a seriously awesome little thing! I can't wait for that trend to spread.

I like the lip on the back of the Q5 because my stuff slides around and when I open the door stuff has fallen out 😂

YES!!!! Been waiting for this one for a while.

Super head to head, thanks

I used to hate Pugs but the one you have in your videos is just so cute!😍😍😍

Great review. It is a very tough decision. For me, it's between the Volvo and the BMW. I like the Volvo interior colour scheme and simplicity, but not 100% sure about the display screen position of the Volvo? I prefer the position of the BMW navigation screen. I also really like the Volvo exterior design. It's an extremely close match. I came in, biased towards an X3 because i love BMW, but now i am undecided. I would have to sit in them and drive them myself to make the final decision. Reliability and fuel efficiency would also factor in, as well as maintanence costs. If pushed on the spot, i think i still have to go BMW.

@palazie5274

4 жыл бұрын

Do you know that the volvo gives you the option to have the navigation in the gauge cluster aswell? u can have your navigation on the display screen OR between the gauges. That doesn't not the other ones have, and they cost way more than the volvo...

That X3 nose impression! 😂 I think that is the funniest thing I have ever seen on Mat's videos. Still chuckling. 👍

Well done! Thank you.

They’re all beautiful cars. At this point it’s a question of personal preference. I’d be happy with any of them, but I’m edging towards the Bimmer.

I have a q5. 2011 sline...wonderful suv

I think you were a bit unfair on the Volvo as the sport mode in geartronic auto is more responsive, there is an option for boot seat release and the handling is better without the air suspension option. Safety features and standard options are astonishing against both BMW and Audi where 80% is an optional extra.

Your videos are great, but they're much quieter than others on KZread.

Super 4 ....the enchanting music show has virtually thrilled every music lover with its superb quality and immaculate performance. Best wishes to the whole team to reach greater heights. 🎆

I like the XC60 the most - but the best car is the X3. Nice review

Matt... one of the best automobile journalist

3 excellent crossovers that have come of age after years and years of development

The review I've been waiting for. Thanks Mat! And BTW, I just love all three of these cars.

I quite like all of them to be honest....

The fact that Volvo is in the same test with Audi and BMW is already an achievement for a Swedish brand.

I just tried X3 and Q5. X3 is far superior by overall drivers driving experience. Yes Audi has more updated instruments pannel what does not impress me at all. Seats in those mid suv's should be more comfortable / bigger.

Dude! where did you get that jacket from? I need it in my life! :D

Love the X3 M40i, but otherwise would go for the XC60

The Volvo won World Car Of The Year, but when compared to other similar cars, it's never the best, strange...

@jkbdk6723

6 жыл бұрын

Zeruel82Mk2 i believe it was the New Volvo XC 40 who won the car of the year. Imo the small engine choice on the Volvo is the thing that's holding it back. You need a 6 or atleast a 5 cyl engine in a SUV

@TheFlyingClutchman

6 жыл бұрын

JKB DK the 2 litre in the bmw is a 4 cylinder

@Klevzz

6 жыл бұрын

JKB DK no it actually was the xc60 that won!

@jkbdk6723

6 жыл бұрын

The Flying Clutchman i know, but you can get with a 6 cyl. Volvo ONLY has 4 cyl. And that's a shame.

@TheBaldzhi

6 жыл бұрын

xc40 car of the year IN EUROPE!!!

Alas, I will never see my short list compared: X3, Q5, XC40. Due to size, the XC40 is reviewing against X1 & Q3. But if you don't need size, the XC40 may not quite catch the Germans but I am conflicted if they are worth the extra money. TYVM! I like your reviews.

Could you please do some videos about Mazda? 3, 6 or CXs..? these are good cars, but I'd like to see what's your opinion..

2:33 : thats why i love the ingolstadter...

7:33 Nice bend on the X3 roofline

Have you done a comparison between the XC60 and Q5e hybrid versions?

Great review head to head.

I absolutly love the X3! Btw, it's the best at doing donuts in the snow ;)

9:09 Lol. This is why I love mat and his reviews.

It's very nice of you to have the time closing on 15 minutes, but many just take about 30 minutes for a single car.. so never mind to have a little stretch in time limit

Love that Audi, backseat hug you well, my stuff in the back don't slide around, etc 🔥

Taking delivery of my new XC60 T5 250 next week (with a suitably large CarWow discount). Volvo FTW.

Volvo is the best option to me and people and it looks good

@TheLittleEvilDuck

5 жыл бұрын

Anudeep .G noo, audi q5 is the best

What about the price differences at similar specs? An idea could be to take the features you get on the base model of the best equipped car and check what you would have to pay to reach that level on the two other cars...

Best car channel ever 😄. Where’s glc 🤔🤔⁉️

I went to buy a Q5 and came driving a X3 ....... BMW is all about driving excellence ! its an experience.... In my humble opinion all 3 are great

Q5 Good quality, look and not so expensive parts.

Matt why you never hit the plastic in Q5 ? Plastic between driver/co-driver it's with very low gualty, also down on the dashboard and on the doors !

Hm the BMW's instrument cluster with the half plastic and half LCD doesn't seem to be a thing here in NA (I'm in Canada, specifically). Instead here, it's a full LCD like the 5- and 7- series. I wonder if this is limited to the UK/EU?

I would go for the BMW X3 because of its pleasant driving experience, stylish looks and edgeless practicality.

The safety technology in the Volvo is unmatched by the other 2 though. Why wasn't that taken into consideration?

@terrybennett5687

Жыл бұрын

Which is why Volvo should be the choice of the three. I have a BMW X3. And it only has a fraction of the safety features of Volvo. Because of Volvos safety, the insurance is considerably cheaper. I also have a V90 cross country, same year of the x3. The Volvo insurance is literally half of the BMW.

Great review, some nice details in there. I know you don’t have an Apple phone but is worth mentioning is that when you get the X3 with Apple Car play its wireless. I’ve used Apple car play a few times in different cars and connecting the lead each time is a so annoying. The wireless connectivity in the X3 just makes this effortless! For me, Volvo is ok, but looks bulky. Audi is nice but not a huge fan of the exterior.

I want combination - looks of Volvo (interior with open pore woood and white seats), ride comfort and features (digital gauges) of Audi and fun factor of BMW.

I Love the XC60 Volvo the Best Car Respect for the X3 and Q5

As usual - perfect review. And I tested all those cars. And in my list BMW is the best as well. But I really recommend to get 3.0 Diesel engine

This class is really strong at the moment! I’d happily have any of these, possibly the GLC too. I’d probably choose the X3 overall

Got the X3 after watched the video. Absolutely love it gearbox response.

@Matt-wg9xn

3 жыл бұрын

Which trim? I'm trying to learn the BMW ecosystem of trim levels and no idea what he's driving here either actually haha

@pukimelayu

3 жыл бұрын

@@Matt-wg9xn i've got the xdrive 30i luxury line, diesel is in the video but reckon both are share the same ZF 8 speed gearbox.

Love the dog so much!!!!

I really love your dog!

but would suggest getting the Q5 is the best imo. but would advise getting the SQ5 because that car is incredible

I'd take x3 with 3l diesel. Also q5 with 3l diesel. Volvo has nice exterior, maybe less interior (dash) but only 4cyl offer is a dealbreaker for me.

Lighter interior always look good

Volvo has the best exterior styling by a country mile.

Have an Alpina XD3, cracking car, performance and economy plus very practical.

Can you do a same video with the x5, Q7 and the xc90

"look at the size of my nose" 😀 😀

I have the BMW X1, It is just fantastic!

@Rosendnd

Жыл бұрын

me to, what's the point getting bigger SUV with same boot space - xc60 have 500ltr same as X1, X1 much better on handling then big SUV which mean much more fan. I've done stage 1 with my 2.0i 192 - 250BHP and around 6.5sec - done 5 trips through Europe this year - twice on ski with all equipment and average of 7.9ltr/100km with 235km top speed. I was thinking to get Q5 before X1 - but q5 inside quality terrible, suspension uncomfortable - BMW X1 have great standard suspension with great compromise between comfort and handling, plus quality inside far better then Q5. Yes Xc60 and X3 quality inside very good but can't see point if I can achieve same points with smaller SUV and enjoying driving car that's feel like normal hatchback.

I choosed an audiQ5 2017 and I am totally satisfied :) No hate to the other cars !

Mat, U are the best car reviewer EVER!!!!!

I will take bmw x3 because when you have a bmw you fell like "Wow my firts BMW" for me I toke it because my dad almost crashed it but the system was the saver

If you don;t look at the badge. The Volvo is not only the nicest SUV of these, but by far the best value for money too.

Matt is so unapologetically vein “it makes it look a bit more posh and upmarket, like me” its so funny