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Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC60 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi Q5 or Volvo XC60 fits your lifestyle better.

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

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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 Q5 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 44800 £, while the Volvo XC60 costs 49200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4363 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi Q5 performs a bit better – achieving up to 100 km, about 18 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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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 Volvo XC60 has a a bit 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 Q5 is barely noticeable 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 Q5 performs noticeable 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 noticeable stronger with 709 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm difference.

Q5 @ Audi AG

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 curb weight, Volvo XC60 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1900 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers slight more room – 520 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1543 L, which is about 70 L more than the Audi Q5.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 slight takes the win – 565 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q5 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £44,800
Q5 @ Audi AG

Audi Q5

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
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Audi Q5

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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.

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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
44800 - 78900 £
Price
49200 - 75100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 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
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 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
1900 - 2150 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4708 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1902 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1651 - 1655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 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, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Audi
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Volvo

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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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