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Volvo XC60 vs Audi Q5 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 367 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Audi Q5?

Volvo XC60 vs Audi Q5: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • barely lighter

Audi Q5

4.4 (5 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi Q5 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 46,400 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 uses 2.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q5 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 100 km, about 18 km more than the Volvo XC60.

Q5

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 offers slightly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers moderately more torque with 709 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

XC60

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 XC60 is barely lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q5 offers only slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries marginally more – 565 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £46,400
Q5

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
Volvo XC60
Audi Q5

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Volvo XC60

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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Audi Q5

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
Audi Q5

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
56 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
490 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Audi
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