2021 Audi Q5 vs. 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Audi Q5 and 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge 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 2021 Audi Q5 and the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge.
When comparing the 2021 Audi Q5's and the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2021 Audi Q5 and 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Audi Q5's and the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge is a better car than the 2021 Audi Q5.
Pricing: A used 2021 Audi Q5 ranges from $31,748 to $41,999 while a used 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge is priced between $36,444 to $49,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Audi Q5 loses 57.7 percent of its value and the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge loses 53 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Audi Q5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Audi Q5’s base engine makes 362 horsepower, and the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge base engine makes 400 horsepower. Both the Q5 and the XC60 Recharge are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 434 and 536 miles respectively. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Audi Q5 and 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 2021 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:
$51,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$49,110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$40,160 - $53,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$49,110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$40,160 - $53,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,150
Price Range:
$31,748 - $41,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$38,548
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$36,509 - $42,872
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
291
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
54,065
# Good or Great Deals:
83
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,872
Price Range:
$36,444 - $49,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$38,548
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$36,509 - $42,872
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45,224
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge
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:
9.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
9.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1 - 17.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
9.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1 - 17.7
Audi Q5 Rankings
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26 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
2021 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
e quattro Premium 55 TFSI, e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge Trim Levels
T8 Inscription, T8 Inscription Expression, T8 Polestar Engineered, T8 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
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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
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):
376 / 434 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):
26 / 28 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
499 / 536 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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.1 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:
4619 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4698 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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ultra Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Green
District Green Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Osmium Grey Metallic / Pine Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Maroon Brown
Gray
Not available
White
Blonde / Blonde City Weave