Video Summary
- The Tesla Model Y is all right in profile, but its front and back are too blobby, sort of toad-like. The wheels are not very appealing, but they are easily fixed.- The Audi Q4's design is more interesting than the Tesla's. It has a massive, blanked-out grill.
- The Volvo C40’s best feature is its rear. Its side profile is quite cool as well. Similar to the Audi, the Volvo's front has a blanked-out grill. The Volvo is built on a platform shared with an internal combustion engine model, but it is the reviewer's favorite to look at.
- The Audi starts from £43,290, the Volvo starts from £47,100, and the Tesla starts from £54,990. The presenter believes, though, that with similar equipment, that the Tesla offers better value.
- The Volvo C40’s interior design is pretty nice; however, the interior is very similar to the XC40. It runs Google, which is good; but, menus are a little fiddly to operate, and it doesn't feel the most modern. The seats, however, are good.
- The Audi interior is way more futuristic than the Volvo's, but the dash is really deep, making it feel like the driver is sat in the middle of the car. It has a hexagonal steering wheel, which the reviewer likes, but the touch-sensitive buttons on it are not that appealing. The digital driver display and infotainment system is good. Separate controls are featured for the climate control.
- The Model Y requires using the screen for almost everything, but its voice controls are good. There are minimal buttons, making the cabin the most minimalist. The reviewer thinks this car offers a feeling of ambiance, though he believes its steering wheel feels cheap.
- The Tesla Model Y’s driving experience is a bit odd. The Roadster seems to have accidentally given its suspension and steering to the Model Y, because how this drives is like a sports car. Its stiff suspension does mean it corners pretty well.
- The Volvo C40 has a relief on the spine from being on top of a very stiff suspension. This vehicle is soft. It can sometimes get floaty when cornering, as it does not grip tightly. The steering feels disconnected, but at a high speed, this Volvo is really good because of its punch. Rear visibility is not the best.
- The Audi is the midpoint between the other two. You are able to easily alter settings by using paddles. It lacks the performance of the other two. The reviewer says the Audi is the best car to drive for comfort at higher speeds.
- From a 60 mph stop test, the Model Y was 31 meters, the Audi was 33 meters, and the Volvo C40 was 27 meters.
- Ultimately, the Tesla has it all: practicality, technology, efficiency, and the benefit of Tesla's supercharger network.
