Audi Q5 2009 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Audi Q5 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage capacity. Audi Q5 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`415 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 9400 | |
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