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Volvo V60 vs Audi A5 Avant comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V60 or Audi A5 Avant?

Volvo V60 vs Audi A5 Avant: Key differences

Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Audi A5 Avant

  • barely cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • markedly 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

V60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A5 Avant is barely cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Avant offers a bit more range – reaching up to 108 km, about 15 km more than the Volvo V60.

A5 Avant

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 Avant offers noticeably 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 Avant is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Volvo V60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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

V60

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 V60 is barely lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers markedly more boot space – 519 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo V60 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,431 L, about 125 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant 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.

from £41,600
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • 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 : 2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 108 km
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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Audi A5 Avant

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 65,000 £
Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
93 km
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
co2
54 - 140 g/km
co2
47 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
46 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,064 kg
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
361 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,829 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,432 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,431 L
Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
Payload
466 - 506 kg
Payload
480 - 535 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
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
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Volvo V60?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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