Volvo XC60 2013 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 215 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC60 engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 860 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC70 | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 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`470 | |
| 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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