Deutschland
France
Nederland
Great Britain
Sverige
Norge
Danmark
Suomi
Italia
Polska
EspañaVS
Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC40 - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (367 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Volvo XC40?
Q5
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.
Volvo XC40 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8066 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.
XC40
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 Q5 has a convincingly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls clearly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.
Ad · Affiliate
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Q5
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 curb weight, Volvo XC40 is a bit lighter – 1688 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers to a small extent more room – 520 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q5 performs slight better – up to 1473 L, which is about 145 L more than the Volvo XC40.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 minimal takes the win – 565 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi Q5 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.
Audi Q5
Volvo XC40
Costs and Consumption
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Engine and Performance
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Dimensions and Body
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
from about £44,800
Audi Q5
Audi Q5
4.3 (4 Reviews)
The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.
details
Volvo XC40
5 (4 Reviews)
The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.
details
Audi Q5
Volvo XC40
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
44800 - 78900 £
|
Price
36800 - 47200 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
|
Consumption L/100km
6.50 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
56 - 189 g/km
|
co2
147 - 148 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
|
Curb weight
1688 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
|
Trunk capacity
452 L
|
|
Length
4717 mm
|
Length
4425 mm
|
|
Width
1900 mm
|
Width
1863 mm
|
|
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
|
Height
1652 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1388 - 1473 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1328 L
|
|
Payload
490 - 565 kg
|
Payload
532 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
|
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
|
|
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
|
Max Speed
180 km/h
|
|
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
|
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
|
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
|
|
Brand
Audi
|
Brand
Volvo
|
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?
The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.