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Audi A5 Avant vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Volvo XC60?

Audi A5 Avant vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Volvo XC60

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  • markedly more trunk space

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A5 Avant is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,577 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Avant offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 108 km, about 26 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Avant is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 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 a bit more torque with 825 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 116 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is very slightly lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers markedly more boot space – 483 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,543 L, about 237 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries marginally more – 550 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant is clearly superior overall 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 £41,600
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 108 km
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Audi A5 Avant
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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