Tesla Model Y v Audi Q4 v Volvo C40: Which is best?

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Who’s up for an electric SUV group test!

We’ve got our hands on the Audi Q4 e-tron, the Volvo C40 Recharge and the Tesla Model Y to see which is the best mid-range electric SUV you can buy in 2022.

Not only will Mat be comparing their looks on both the outside and inside, but he’ll be taking them for a drive, launching them to 60mph and taking a look at their power output & range to see which comes out on top.

When it comes to stats, they’re all relatively similar. We’ve got our hands on the range-topping Volvo and Audi, which put down 408hp & 299hp from their respective 75kWh & 77kWh battery packs. As for the Tesla, we’ve got the entry-level model here as it’s better matched to these two, with a 70kWh battery putting down 384hp.

In terms of price, the Audi has the cheapest entry-level price, at £43,000. The Volvo is next up at £47,000, and the Tesla costs the most at £55,000. But will the Audi come out on top? You’ll have to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:28 Exterior Design
01:35 Price
2:30 Interior
04:21 Driving
09:02 Back Seats
10:39 Tech
11:48 Brake Test
12:23 Boot
13:14 Batteries & Power
14:16 0-60mph
15:28 Verdict

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[carwow]

Complete this sentence: My favourite electric car is... ?

[axelwallenberg]

Thank you for finally comparing price as tested and not base price!! I'm so fed up with people comparing base to base...

[vibingwithvinyl]

3:22 A steering wheel should NOT have _any_ touch sensitive controls, ever.

[CharlesBurnsPrime]

Very thorough, fair, and as far as I can tell, unbiased. I think this is my favorite CarWow video so far. This is genuinely excellent. Seriously, a great comparison and review.

[welfiblablabla]

1:53 Thanks for pointing that out. People always say "Teslas are sooo expensive" but then compare entry level cars against a loaded Tesla

[tommiojamo]

I actually ordered Volvo couple of days ago. The way it rides and the fact that everything works as expected... every time as driven the car. Audi was shortlisted for quite a long but the google car took my heart when compared to the audi user interface. As I am just starting my breakfast I can tell my phone/ google to warm up my car and off you go! As a scandinavian living near arctic circle one issue not very crucial in uk is framed door Windows Tesla does not have. Far easier to open doors during the winter if u cant heat up the car in advance for whatever reason. But thanks for a good review!

[guillaumetual]

That was my shortlist : C40 Twin won 😁

[mitchlewis]

Excellent video! Well done! Very informative. These three are what my wife and I have been researching so this was a perfect comparison.

[Robin-esos]

thank you for keeping your reviews straight forward and helping your audience make the right choice. you guys are the only major publication I watch now. cheers

[okithdesilva]

Mat you and Yianni are my favourite car reviewers and drag racers ever and I love you both so much

[sventrautwein]

Well, an interesting test. I stil would go for the Volvo: sharper brakes, better accerlation and a clean Scandinavian feeling inside. Google in the car works quite fine and there might be more updates coming up.

[PaulsViewsReviews]

Great video, as always. My company Tesla Model 3 Long Range is going back soon and I’ve got the choice of an Audi Q4, but only the 40 in Sport spec, another Model 3, but only the rear wheel version, or the 400+hp XC40 Plus. Got to be honest, as much as I love my Tesla, I think it’s time to have my first Volvo experience!

[HomiebeaR_]

Congrats on 7 million subscribers and great content as always 🎉

[nothing]

When’s the 1/4 mile bike drag race coming between mat and yanni???

[andreveringa]

Completely agree with the verdict but I still don’t understand why people find it handy to change the amount of regeneration on the fly. I’m driving a model 3 for 2.5 years now and I never had the urge to change it.

[kimkimkim]

Hi Mat another good review, please could you review a nissan leaf 59klw face lifted? I know you reviewed it a few years back but I'd love to compare it with all the new EVs out know.

[forzavortex]

Could you drag race the polestar 2 performance with something like an s3 or maybe an rs3, I own one my self and would be interested in seeing how it would keep up with some other performance based cars.

[sircoynie]

What was the psi of the tyres on the Tesla, I ask as mine was delivered with 48psi and reduced this to the 42psi stated on the door card and ride quality improved substantially. Also I have already done 6, 000 I. The Model Y and I’m averaging around 280miles range (this is increasing at the moment with the warm weather as I actually got around 300miles with mostly motorway driving when it was over 20degrees), did you precondition the car before testing the range?

[Bluesky-wknd]

Did you consider the voice enabled controls? Eg, in the volvo you can just ask it to turn up the heating, the fan, direct to places etc and is very responsive

[mikeroutledge]

Excellent reviews as just to add a little more detail would be great. Would it be possible to include a comparison of warranties and 3 year service plan costs?