Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo XC60 and 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 Volvo XC60 and the Audi Q5.
When comparing the Volvo XC60's and the Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC60 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Volvo XC60's and the Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC60 is a better car than the Audi Q5.
Pricing: A used 2025 Volvo XC60 ranges from $54,355 to $71,875 while a used 2025 Audi Q5 is priced between $43,937 to $65,867. For a new model, the Volvo XC60's price is between $60,728 and $73,374, with the Audi Q5 priced between $57,941 and $69,475.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo XC60 loses 55.9 percent of its value and the Audi Q5 loses 60.3 percent of its value. This means the Volvo XC60 retains 4.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo XC60 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Audi Q5's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Volvo XC60 being ranked 1 out of 9 Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs and the Audi Q5 being ranked 3 out of 9. Out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), the Volvo XC60 is ranked 2 and the Audi Q5 is ranked 5. The Volvo XC60 is also ranked 6 out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs while the Audi Q5 is ranked 10 out of 32. The Volvo XC60 is also ranked 6 out of 29 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Audi Q5 is ranked 10 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo XC60 is 8.3 out of 10. For the Audi Q5 the reliability rating is 7.9 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 Volvo XC60’s base engine makes 455 horsepower, and the Audi Q5 base engine makes 362 horsepower. The XC60 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. The Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 414 miles. This gives the Volvo XC60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi Q5. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5 are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo XC60 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
60728 - 73374
Starting MSRP:
58050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
56247
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
45425 - 61240
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
57941 - 69475
Starting MSRP:
58500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
56247
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
45425 - 61240
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
63731
Price Range:
54355 - 71875
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
58376
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
51165 - 63731
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52391
Price Range:
43937 - 65867
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
58376
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
51165 - 63731
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.60290935
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.4051682 - 0.60479742
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
35381
Depreciation %:
0.60479742
Resale Value $:
23119
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.60290935
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.4051682 - 0.60479742
Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC60
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.255122450437937
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 7.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.047113268927383
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 7.2
Volvo XC60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 23Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 32Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 23Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo XC60 Trim Levels
T8 Core Dark Theme, T8 Plus Dark Theme, T8 Polestar Engineered, T8 Ultra Black Edition, T8 Ultra Dark Theme
Audi Q5 Trim Levels
e quattro S line Prem Pl 55 TFSI, e quattro S line Premium 55 TFSI, e quattro S line Prestg 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
523 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.097 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):
0.078 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):
28 / 28 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
562 / 562 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 / 27 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
386 / 414 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
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
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:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4677 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4652 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ultra Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Not available
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Green
District Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal / Charcoal City Weave
White
Blond
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Not available
Beige
Atlas Beige
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
