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Audi A5 Avant vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 58,300 £ ) 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

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • markedly more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,663 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Audi A5 Avant with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Avant offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 108 km, about 29 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 406 HP. That’s roughly 233 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.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers a bit more torque with 825 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 156 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 markedly lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 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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Hje
10 May 2026, 10:01:51

I do a lot of highway and generally long distance driving where A5 is superior to BMW 3.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
510 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
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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