BMW X3 vs Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC60 2018 - which is best? | Head-to-Head
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- čas přidán 30. 03. 2018
- It's an SUV showdown - BMW X3 Vs. Audi Q5 Vs. Volvo XC60. We'll review design, practicality and drivability to give you the ultimate low-down on which SUV is right for you. Watch this head-to-head to see which one comes out on top...
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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 czcams.com/video/xtFYpuHFE70/video.html
And if you wanna see which is best: the Audi Q7 or Volvo XC90 watch this: czcams.com/video/vlt7kdoC2g4/video.html
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Was exactly wondering where's GLC ;)
There's also no DS7
What about the macan
Where is Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2000cc turbo ?
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Mike awww poor you.
I live in Kuwait and Lebanon, but I agree Carwow was created in last two years and I've subscribed.
But Mat Watson is a funny person car reviewer.
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.
Absolutely love look of new Volvos.
The front looks pretty cool however the back (particularly the taillights) is a mess.
Its quite a upgrade from 90's and early 2000 atleast =P
Pienimusta the rear is a mess
Especially its Interior overtakes Both bmw nd audi
Love volvo’s 8AT，rather than Audi‘s DCT
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.
Your reviews keep getting better and better. Keep it up! Cheers from Argentina
Fantastic presentation! Love the Sarcastic quips!
Gave me all the information I needed!
i’d have the volvo. love everything they’re doing at the moment with the updated looks of their models
Damn I love every single video of yours... Keep the great job going thank you!!
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.
FINALLY! Was waiting for this since a long time
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.
Scott Sherman but the infortainment is shit
it is not shit. it is just not as good as the germans
CMChristian Exactly. You would be hard pushed to find any car with a "shit" infotainment now.
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.
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.
seriously beautiful shots!
Volvo and Polestar wouldn't have been this good without Geely of China taking over their ownership #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad 🇨🇳
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"
abishek sundar IDK i took a 3 series for a test drive and I swear i felt like Matt was in the car...
I feel u nick xD
Ha! Me too! With the flared nostrils and the funny voice lol.. 😀✌🏽
lol lol lol. He's too funny!
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Yes please! I was waiting for this!
Thank you for that video I was going to ask you for it
I like the Carwow dash shake test™
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
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.
Great review Mat.
BMW X3 is the best in my humble opinion. But the others a freaking awesome as well
I know right. but i would definitely own any of them
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
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.
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
true. other german suv's are disappointing.still, never replacing my s class. dammmmmmm daniel! stop boasting!
Edit : The rivals did well too.
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)
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.
Mat, What about a comparo between the GLC and the X3? Looking forward to your great videos
Great review please may you do a Vw Tiguan Vs Kia Shortage Vs Skoda Kodiaq
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.
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.
The XC 60 is actually more cramped inside between the B-pillars than the XC 40. I dropped it.
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!
@@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.
@@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.
8:30 oh.. that's a seriously awesome little thing! I can't wait for that trend to spread.
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
Love the videos!! Can you guys do a video camparing: Santa Fe Sport, Nissan Rogue, and the Jeep Cherokee??? That would be fantastic!!!
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.
Air suspension or bust. Booooo BMW
That X3 nose impression! 😂 I think that is the funniest thing I have ever seen on Mat's videos. Still chuckling. 👍
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
Your videos are great, but they're much quieter than others on CZcams.
YES!!!! Been waiting for this one for a while.
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 😂
I used to hate Pugs but the one you have in your videos is just so cute!😍😍😍
Super head to head, thanks
Matt... one of the best automobile journalist
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.
3 excellent crossovers that have come of age after years and years of development
Well done! Thank you.
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
Hands down XC60. Own one and it is simply a luxury to drive and the safety features are outstanding.
The review I've been waiting for. Thanks Mat!
And BTW, I just love all three of these cars.
Great review head to head.
I like the XC60 the most - but the best car is the X3. Nice review
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
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. 🎆
Best car channel ever 😄. Where’s glc 🤔🤔⁉️
7:33 Nice bend on the X3 roofline
I quite like all of them to be honest....
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.
Dude! where did you get that jacket from? I need it in my life! :D
Love the dog so much!!!!
2:33 : thats why i love the ingolstadter...
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
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
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
Peter Ambrose plus a crystal gear lever
Riche Kwong The X3M40i will pull its trousers down. BMW and mercedes also make way more powerful 4x4 cars.
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.
Peter Ambrose 400k!!! Jesus christ where do you live? Thats ridiculous. In terms of hybrids then it is a good choice.
Peter Ambrose Sorry i can see Malaysia.
The Volvo won World Car Of The Year, but when compared to other similar cars, it's never the best, strange...
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
JKB DK the 2 litre in the bmw is a 4 cylinder
JKB DK no it actually was the xc60 that won!
The Flying Clutchman i know, but you can get with a 6 cyl. Volvo ONLY has 4 cyl. And that's a shame.
xc40 car of the year IN EUROPE!!!
Love that Audi, backseat hug you well, my stuff in the back don't slide around, etc 🔥
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..
Love the X3 M40i, but otherwise would go for the XC60
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.
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...
Mat, U are the best car reviewer EVER!!!!!
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.
9:09 Lol. This is why I love mat and his reviews.
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.
Have you done a comparison between the XC60 and Q5e hybrid versions?
Can you do a same video with the x5, Q7 and the xc90
I really love your dog!
I have a q5. 2011 sline...wonderful suv
Have an Alpina XD3, cracking car, performance and economy plus very practical.
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...
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.
I feel exactly the same. Lol. That's why I have a Volvo now and I love it
Are you regretting not going for her X3?
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
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
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 !
You should test the Alpina XD3
Taking delivery of my new XC60 T5 250 next week (with a suitably large CarWow discount).
Volvo FTW.
Lighter interior always look good
You should've mentioned the camera system in the X3
Got the X3 after watched the video. Absolutely love it gearbox response.
Which trim? I'm trying to learn the BMW ecosystem of trim levels and no idea what he's driving here either actually haha
@@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.
I absolutly love the X3! Btw, it's the best at doing donuts in the snow ;)
Can't wait for plugin hybrid and EV versions of X3, those should be just amazing.
Oh dear, somebody else sucked in by the ''Green Deal'' scam.
waiting for these comparison review..close call though..but the x3 grill...DAMNNNNNN!
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.
I have the BMW X1, It is just fantastic!
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.
The fact that Volvo is in the same test with Audi and BMW is already an achievement for a Swedish brand.
but would suggest getting the Q5 is the best imo. but would advise getting the SQ5 because that car is incredible
We need a 2021 version of this
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
Volvo the winner for me and as usual great great review Matt 🏁🏁🏁
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?
Matt is so unapologetically vein “it makes it look a bit more posh and upmarket, like me” its so funny
Q5 Good quality, look and not so expensive parts.
I would go for the BMW X3 because of its pleasant driving experience, stylish looks and edgeless practicality.
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.
Can u do Peugeot 3008 vs skoda karoq pls
"look at the size of my nose" 😀 😀
Omg the little dog. 😂😍
I like the gas strut storage in the boot.
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.