Volvo XC60 2013 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Volvo XC60 engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi Q5. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC60 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.66 m | |
| Volvo XC60 is 2 cm longer than the Audi Q5, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC60 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| 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. 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 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 26 400 | |
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