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Volvo S60 vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Audi A5 Sportback?

Volvo S60 vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Audi A5 Sportback

  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

S60

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 Sportback is barely cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Sportback offers a bit more range – reaching up to 110 km, about 16 km more than the Volvo S60.

A5 Sportback

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 A5 Sportback offers markedly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers moderately more torque with 825 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 116 Nm more.

S60

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 terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is barely lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more boot space – 427 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries slightly more – 530 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 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 £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.

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Reviews Volvo S60

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Maynor
27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Volvo S60
Audi A5 Sportback

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
331 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
475 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S60 have?

The Volvo S60 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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