Volvo XC60 2017 vs Audi Q5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 71 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo XC60 is 3 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1432 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC60 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. This could mean that the Volvo XC60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 78 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`490 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo XC60 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo XC60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 400 | 29 800 | |
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