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Audi A5 Sportback vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Volvo XC90?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Sportback is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Volvo XC90 costs 74,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,105 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC90 with 3.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 110 km, about 41 km more than the Volvo XC90.

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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 Sportback offers markedly 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 Sportback is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Volvo XC90 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers a bit more torque with 825 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 156 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,080 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC90 carries noticeably more – 710 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is far ahead 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • 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 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 110 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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I drive both cars. The XC90’s boot is — contrary to the figures posted here — noticeably larger than the GLC’s when carrying five people. Overall the XC90 is clearly the more comfortable and, above all, the more stable — and therefore the safer — car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
71 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
600 - 710 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 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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