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Audi A5 Avant vs Volvo XC60 – Differences & prices compared

Two cars, one duel: Audi A5 Avant meets Volvo XC60.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

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 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £, while the Volvo XC60 costs 49200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9034 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A5 Avant performs distinct better – achieving up to 108 km, about 26 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 has a to a small extent edge – offering 455 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs distinct better – 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: Volvo XC60 pulls distinct stronger with 709 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo XC60 offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is minimal lighter – 1785 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers slight more room – 483 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 performs slight better – up to 1543 L, which is about 119 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC60 minimal takes the win – 550 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Avant proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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A5 Avant @ Audi AG

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 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
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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 XC60

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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
49200 - 75100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1900 - 2150 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4708 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1902 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1651 - 1655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 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
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo

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What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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