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Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC90 – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Audi Q5 meets Volvo XC90.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

Q5 @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q5 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 44800 £, while the Volvo XC90 costs 69800 £. That’s a price difference of around 24934 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Volvo XC90 with 3.50 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi Q5 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 100 km, about 29 km more than the Volvo XC90.

XC90 @ Volvo Cars

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 XC90 has a somewhat 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 evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Volvo XC90 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo XC90 pulls distinct 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?

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Audi Q5 is minimal lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2080 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers significantly more room – 520 L compared to 302 L. That’s a difference of about 218 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC90 performs distinct better – up to 1856 L, which is about 383 L more than the Audi Q5.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC90 evident takes the win – 710 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi Q5 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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 XC90

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
69800 - 84600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
3.5 - 8.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
71 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
79 - 191 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
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
2080 - 2297 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
262 - 302 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4953 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1923 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1771 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1816 - 1856 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
653 - 710 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
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
360 - 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
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
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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