2019 Audi Q5 vs. 2019 Volvo XC60
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Audi Q5 and 2019 Volvo XC60 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Audi Q5 and the 2019 Volvo XC60.
When we compare the 2019 Audi Q5's and the 2019 Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Volvo XC60 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2019 Audi Q5 and 2019 Volvo XC60 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Audi Q5's and the 2019 Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Volvo XC60 is a better car than the 2019 Audi Q5.
Pricing: A used 2019 Audi Q5 ranges from $15,992 to $27,998 while a used 2019 Volvo XC60 is priced between $17,278 to $29,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Audi Q5 loses 58 percent of its value and the 2019 Volvo XC60 loses 53.7 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Volvo XC60 retains 4.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Audi Q5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q5 is 8.1 out of 10 while the Volvo XC60's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q5 being ranked 3 out of 28 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Volvo XC60 being ranked 6 out of 28. Out of 70 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Audi Q5 is ranked 5 and the Volvo XC60 is ranked 16.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q5 is 7.9 out of 10. For the Volvo XC60 the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Volvo XC60 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Audi Q5’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the 2019 Volvo XC60 base engine makes 250 horsepower. Both the Q5 and the XC60 are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 500 and 545 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Audi Q5 and the 2019 Volvo XC60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
42950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
41166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
31995 - 52400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
41166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
31995 - 52400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22126
Price Range:
15992 - 27998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23700
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
18925 - 33689
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
444
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76854
# Good or Great Deals:
210
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23791
Price Range:
17278 - 29995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23700
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
18925 - 33689
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
256
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80156
# Good or Great Deals:
123
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.0 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.093
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Volvo XC60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.0 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.293
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.169953773817115
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 20.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.172529333836762
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 20.0
Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 70Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 70Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
18 out of / 70Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 70Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 70Ranking
29 out of / 70Ranking
31 out of / 62Ranking
41 out of / 70Ranking
47 out of / 70Ranking
52 out of / 70Ranking
52 out of / 70Ranking
55 out of / 70Volvo XC60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 70Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 70Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 70Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 70Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 70Ranking
20 out of / 70Ranking
21 out of / 70Ranking
22 out of / 62Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
30 out of / 70Ranking
30 out of / 70Ranking
36 out of / 70Ranking
37 out of / 70Ranking
57 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2019 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI
2019 Volvo XC60 Trim Levels
T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
37.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4057 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
183.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4109 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Green
Azores Green Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Osmium Grey Metallic / Pine Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Amber
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Maroon Brown
Gray
Not available
White
Blond
