Volvo XC60 2008 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volvo XC60 engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi Q5. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.7 | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC60 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi A5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.65 m | |
| Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Volvo XC60 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi Q5, which means Volvo XC60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 11 400 | |
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