Audi Q5 Vs. Volvo XC60: Which SUV Is Right For You?

2024 Volvo XC60 vs. 2023 Audi Q5 Specs & Performance

While the Audi Q5 is currently stuck in the 2023 model year, the 2024 Volvo XC60 has been released with a standard performance feature that Audi likes to tout: all-wheel drive (AWD). Every new Volvo XC60 will be equipped with AWD. That's also true of the Audi Q5.

However, when we look beyond which wheels the vehicle sends power to, we discover that the Volvo XC60 has more power as standard.

In the Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 comparison, things start with the Audi Q5 providing a power output of 201 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque from a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The Volvo XC60 also has a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, but it makes 247 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, a significant jump.

Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 acceleration favors the Volvo XC60 as a result: The Volvo XC60 goes from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, and the Audi Q5 does the same 0-60 run in 6.8 seconds. With its plug-in hybrid powertrain option, the Audi Q5 can make 362 horsepower and do 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds. The Volvo XC60 Recharge is the plug-in hybrid powertrain option for the model; it makes 455 horsepower while doing 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds – again, a much better performance for the Volvo model.

Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 fuel efficiency is a back-and-forth battle, though.

Standard configurations involve the 2024 Volvo XC60 delivering an EPA-estimated 22/28/25 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)¹ and the 2023 Audi Q5 delivering a nearly identical EPA-estimated 23/29/25 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).² However, a 2023 Volvo XC60 with FWD can deliver an EPA-estimated 23/30/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).¹ The 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge delivers an EPA-estimated 63 MPGe;³ official EPA fuel economy ratings for the plug-in hybrid 2023 Audi Q5 have still not been released.

When you're comparing the Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 specs, it's important to consider your confidence in using them.

That confidence relies on safety. While its 2024 model has not yet been rated, the 2023 Volvo XC60 was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+.⁴ Although the Audi Q5 is an impressive model against most other SUVs, it falls short of the Volvo XC60: the 2023 Audi Q5 was only named an IIHS Top Safety Pick⁵ without the coveted + designation.

Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 Comfort, Technology, and Safety Features

A new luxury SUV has to satisfy you and your family with a powerful portfolio of modern features and rich material choices. Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 features see precisely this spirit on both sides, but like with the specs, this area of comparison also shows how the Volvo XC60 offers more.

We can see an immediate demonstration of this difference on each vehicle's roof: Every new Volvo XC60 for sale, including the base Core trim that starts at $46,450 MSRP⁶, will have a standard panoramic glass roof with UV-reducing tint, a power open/close front section, and a full-length sunshade. On the Audi Q5, you have to upgrade to the Premium Plus trim to get an equivalent feature: This Audi Q5 configuration starts at $49,400 MSRP.⁷

The roof is far from the only area where we can see Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 feature differences.

Using safety features as an example, we see that while both models have standard blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic, a lane-keeping system, and a rear parking assist, only the Volvo XC60 has a standard front collision mitigation system with steering assistance. We can also see that only the Volvo XC60 offers a slippery road alert.

Upgraded Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 safety features are a similar story, as the Volvo XC60 equals Audi Q5 features like the available 360-degree camera system and can exceed others with exclusive perks like the available semi-autonomous Volvo Pilot Assist.

Looking at technology, we note that the Audi Q5 offers features like a standard 10-speaker sound system and a 7-inch digital gauge cluster display. The Volvo XC60 also offers a standard 10-speaker sound system but has a standard 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster. Furthermore, the Volvo XC60 is the only of the two to have Google built-in infotainment services and offers many features equal to the Audi Q5 upgrades, including an available Graphical Head-Up Display and Bowers & Wilkins® sound system.

What about Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 luxury features? Both models come standard with heated seats and can be upgraded with front-seat cooling. But, while the Audi Q5 sticks to traditional leather for its seats, the Volvo XC60 has eye-catching, sustainable options like tweed-pattern premium textiles and animal-free simulated leather. With that said, the Volvo XC60 can also be given ventilated Nappa leather upholstery and massaging front seats for supreme comfort; the Audi Q5 does not offer you the ability to add Nappa leather upholstery or massaging front seats.

Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 Cargo & Passenger Space

Our Volvo XC60 Hybrid inventory brings you more luxury and power, then makes things even better with a roomier interior. An SUV must be a spacious place for your family, after all.

Right off the bat, Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 cargo room is won by the Volvo XC60: It offers up to 63.3 cubic feet of cargo room, while the Audi Q5 is limited to 54 cubic feet of cargo storage. The Volvo XC60 also wins for legroom specs, offering 41.5 inches in the front seats and 38 inches in the rear; the Audi Q5 has 40.9 inches and 38 inches, respectively.

Experience the 2024 Volvo XC60 in Midlothian, VA

From power to standard features, it's clear to see how the Volvo XC60 gives you more. Whether your priority is safety, luxury, style, or power, the Volvo XC60 remains a top choice against many other SUVs than just the Audi Q5. See how with our online guides, like one comparing the Volvo XC60 against the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, or by visiting Volvo Cars Midlothian to test-drive the new Volvo XC60.

When you choose our dealership, you'll discover another advantage to a new Volvo XC60: our lease deals and finance offers. Contact our team to learn more, and swing by today to experience all the deeper benefits of a Volvo XC60.