The Volvo XC40 Vs. The Competition
Compare the New Volvo XC40 to Compact Luxury SUV Rivals in the BMW X1 & Audi Q3
In a world with so many small luxury SUVs, it becomes important to narrow the field. Find out how the new Volvo XC40 stacks up against the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. We've compiled information in key fields so you can compare the new Volvo XC40 to the compact luxury SUV competition before shopping at North Point Volvo Cars.
Technology Features
The new Volvo XC40 sets itself apart with exclusive Google built-in technology. Volvo owners can access Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play from the 9-inch center display. The X1 has a BMW Operating System 9 and a BMW Curved Display that merges two screens. While there is a 10.7-inch Central Information Display inside the X1, the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is smaller than the Volvo XC40's 12.3-inch driver display. Q3 SUVs have an Audi MMI® touch display. Forget to charge your smartphone? The Volvo XC40 comes with standard wireless phone charging. The wireless phone charging pad for the Q3 is only optional on the base model. Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® are shared tech features among these new SUVs.
Safety Features
Volvo puts an emphasis on safety, and this is made evident by exclusive features found in the Volvo XC40. This includes a power child safety lock that prevents the rear doors and windows from being opened within. Advanced Pixel LED headlight technology for the Volvo XC40 provides a superior wide and long light pattern for optimized vision - enhancing your safety as a result. The Q3 has full LED headlights but cannot match the advanced lighting setup of the Volvo XC40.
New Volvo XC40 SUVs have an advanced suite of safety features. BLIS™ with Cross Traffic Alert, Road Sign Information, Lane Keeping Aid, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, and Pilot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control are all included, giving the Volvo XC40 a deeper safety roster than the competition. You also have parking assistance at the North Point Mall in Alpharetta with the Volvo XC40's standard Park Assist feature. The X1's safety roster has Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Frontal Collision Warning with City Mitigation but is missing several of these features. Road Sign Information is standard for the Volvo XC40. Traffic sign recognition for the Q3 is available - not standard.
Interior Features
Enjoy tight bass sound with the Volvo XC40's Harman Kardon® Premium Sound System featuring 13 hi-fi speakers. The X1 also has a Harman Kardon® premium sound system, but there are only 12 speakers. The Q3's Sonos® sound system has 15 speakers. Volvo XC40 SUVs have superior interior features, including an air purifier and remote cabin pre-cleaning to bolster the two-zone climate system. Natural light can flood the cabin of the Volvo XC40 through a panoramic roof. X1 SUVs have a panoramic moonroof; the Q3 counters with a sunroof. High level interior illumination can set the mood within the Volvo XC40. LED interior lighting doesn't enter the fold on the Q3 until the Premium Plus grade.
Load cargo into your Volvo XC40 with ease, thanks to the power-operated tailgate that offers hands-free access with a simple kick under the bumper. The X1 has a similar feature, but the Q3's hands-free liftgate is not standard. Every X1 and Q3 has heated front seats. Comfort front seats with heating functionality in the Volvo XC40 allow you to relax. Charcoal interior inserts, Charcoal headliner, a Charcoal tailored steering wheel, and a Charcoal tunnel console give the Volvo XC40 a distinct interior. Other upscale touches include a sculpted gear selector, Urban Grid aluminum décor, and premium textile upholstery.
Interior Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 is a practical five-seater to transport loved ones to the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, the kids' school activities, and the Roswell Mill Waterfall. Have more space for weekend road trips and shopping sprees at the Perimeter Mall with the Volvo XC40's 20.1 cubic feet of cargo space, 2.7 cubic-foot underfloor compartment, and max cargo volume of 57.5 cubic feet. That figure tops the SUV competition.
The Audi Q3 offers 48 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. Despite 27 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, the X1 tops out at 46.8 cubic feet - substantially less than the Volvo XC40. The inner wheel arches of the new Volvo XC40 are pushed out of the way to widen the trunk and create a flat floor.
Performance
The Volvo XC40 is a mild hybrid SUV known for its punchy performance stemming from B4 and B5 powertrains. Earn 27 miles per gallon combined driving a Volvo XC40 around Atlanta. While the BMW X1 is rated for 28 mpg, the Audi Q3 only gets 25 mpg combined. The Volvo XC40 has a 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity to top the Q3 and equal the X1. The new Volvo XC40 has a dynamic chassis that improves handling and ride comfort as you circle The Perimeter around Atlanta.
Engines
Have the power of choice when you buy this compact gas mild hybrid SUV from our Volvo dealership in Alpharetta. The Volvo XC40's B4 FWD gas mild hybrid powertrain is one option, while the B5 AWD gas mild hybrid powertrain generates 247 max horsepower and 288 pound-feet of torque. These performance outputs top the competition. Volvo XC40 SUVs are paired with an 8-speed Geartronic™ automatic transmission.
All of these new SUVs share a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The BMW X1 turns out 241 horsepower in base models. X1 models have a 7-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission and xDrive, BMW's intelligent all-wheel drive system. Audi Q3 models have an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission and standard quattro® all-wheel drive, but the turbocharged four-cylinder engine only churns out 228 horsepower.
Why Buy a New Volvo XC40 from North Point Volvo Cars?
By racking up winning points on the safety, technology, performance, and cargo space fronts, the Volvo XC40 surges past these premium SUV competitors. Grab ahold of the superior SUV at North Point Volvo Cars, where you drive the sale. All of the new Volvo XC40 SUVs for sale in Alpharetta near the North Point Mall are backed by our clear Sonic Price® approach. Enjoy no-haggle pricing on Scandinavian model that's a cut above the small luxury SUV competition.
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