Volvo XC70 vs. Audi Q5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo XC70 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 XC70 and the Audi Q5.
When we compare the Volvo XC70's and the Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC70 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Audi Q5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Volvo XC70's and the Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC70 is a better car than the Audi Q5.
Pricing: A used 2016 Volvo XC70 ranges from $10,497 to $23,083 while a used 2016 Audi Q5 is priced between $8,980 to $19,590.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo XC70’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the Audi Q5 base engine makes 220 horsepower. The XC70 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 554 miles. This gives the Volvo XC70 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi Q5. The XC70 uses gasoline, and the Q5 uses ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo XC70 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 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:
37100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
40900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33260 - 53300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16380
Price Range:
10497 - 23083
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
41
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101576
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13657
Price Range:
8980 - 19590
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
15622
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12256 - 22098
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
268
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102218
# Good or Great Deals:
103
Volvo XC70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.163
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 7.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.093
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4403102150988993
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.602995474908187
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 12.6
Volvo XC70 Rankings
Not yet available
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 / 70Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Volvo XC70 Trim Levels
T5, T5 Classic Platinum, T5 Classic Premier, T5 Drive-E, T5 Drive-E Classic Platinum, T5 Drive-E Classic Premier, T5 Drive-E Platinum, T5 Drive-E Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier
Audi Q5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Prestige, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
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
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
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:
4 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 4450 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 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:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 554 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage 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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
130.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
29.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
130.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3792 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
63.1 inches
Length:
190.5 inches
Wheelbase:
110.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Magic Blue Metallic
Brown
Twilight Bronze Metallic
Gray
Bright Silver Metallic
Green
Seashell Metallic
Red
Rich Java Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Scuba Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Florett Silver Metallic / Lava Gray Pearl Effect / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Silver
Cuvee Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Off Black
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Pistachio Beige
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Titanium Gray
