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Audi A5 Avant vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Volvo V90?

Audi A5 Avant vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

Volvo V90

  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A5 Avant is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,691 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A5 Avant with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Avant offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 108 km, about 20 km more than the Volvo V90.

V90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers noticeably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Avant is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers somewhat more torque with 825 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 116 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is slightly lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers visibly more boot space – 488 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo V90 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,454 L, about 148 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries only slightly more – 535 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Audi A5 Avant
Volvo V90

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Audi A5 Avant
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
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