2020 Volvo XC60 vs. 2020 Audi Q5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Volvo XC60 and 2020 Audi Q5 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 2020 Volvo XC60 and the 2020 Audi Q5.
When we compare the 2020 Volvo XC60's and the 2020 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Volvo XC60 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2020 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2020 Volvo XC60 and 2020 Audi Q5 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Volvo XC60's and the 2020 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi Q5 is a better car than the 2020 Volvo XC60.
Pricing: A used 2020 Volvo XC60 ranges from $30,606 to $46,979 while a used 2020 Audi Q5 is priced between $27,997 to $37,991.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Volvo XC60 loses 52.3 percent of its value and the 2020 Audi Q5 loses 57.7 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Volvo XC60 retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Audi Q5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo XC60 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Audi Q5's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Volvo XC60 being ranked 4 out of 10 Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs and the Audi Q5 being ranked 1 out of 10. Out of 18 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), the Volvo XC60 is ranked 7 and the Audi Q5 is ranked 1. The Volvo XC60 is also ranked 12 out of 27 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Audi Q5 is ranked 5 out of 27. The Volvo XC60 is also ranked 13 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs while the Audi Q5 is ranked 5 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo XC60 is 7.8 out of 10. For the Audi Q5 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Audi Q5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo XC60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Volvo XC60’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the 2020 Audi Q5 base engine makes 362 horsepower. Both the XC60 and the Q5 are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 536 and 464 miles respectively. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The 2020 Audi Q5 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$49,344
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$39,420 - $53,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$49,344
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$39,420 - $53,950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,651
Price Range:
$30,606 - $46,979
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$34,872
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$33,242 - $38,651
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
140
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55,875
# Good or Great Deals:
61
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,242
Price Range:
$27,997 - $37,991
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$34,872
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$33,242 - $38,651
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
242
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
54,228
# Good or Great Deals:
137
Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Volvo XC60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1 - 32.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1 - 32.2
Volvo XC60 Rankings
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21 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Volvo XC60 Trim Levels
T8 eAWD Inscription, T8 eAWD Momentum, T8 eAWD Polestar Engineered, T8 eAWD R-Design
2020 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
e quattro Premium 55 TFSI, e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
472 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 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):
26 / 28 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
499 / 536 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
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):
25 / 29 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
402 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4723 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4685 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Osmium Grey Metallic / Pine Grey Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Turbo Blue
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Manhattan Gray Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Green
Azores Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Amber
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Maroon Brown
White
Blond
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
White
Not available
Gray
Rock Gray