2022 Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Comparison | Moline, IL
If you’re looking for a mid-size luxury SUV with sophisticated style and a lengthy list of features and capabilities, then two options are the 2022 Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5. But which best fits your lifestyle?
At McLaughlin Volvo Cars in Moline, IL, we’ve crafted this comparison of the Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 to help you decide. We’re analyzing the 2022 Volvo XC60 R-Design and the 2022 Audi Q5 45 Premium Plus. You can also find more information on the XC60 by reading our Volvo XC60 review and by scheduling a test drive to try this SUV out for yourself.
Find a great selection of Volvo XC60 SUVs and other Volvo models in our new and used inventory, then pair your preferred vehicle with one of our competitive lease and finance offers. Have questions? Call us at (866) 982-1024 or reach out to us online.
2022 Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Exterior Elements
The smooth, streamlined styling of both the 2022 Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5 speaks to their thoughtful engineering and understated refinement. Both models offer a panoramic moonroof, 19-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, roof rails, and heated, auto-folding side mirrors.
In addition, the Volvo XC60 R-Design boasts a hands-free power tailgate, LED fog lights with cornering, a heated grille emblem, and wiper blades with integrated washers.

2022 Volvo XC60
2022 Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Dimensions
Similar in overall size, the 2022 Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5 both seat five people comfortably in two rows. The Volvo XC60 edges out the Audi Q5 in maximum cargo capacity, though. Dimensional information is in this chart.
2022 Volvo XC60 R-Design | Model | 2022 Audi Q5 45 Premium Plus |
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102.9 cu.-ft. | Passenger Volume | Not available |
63.3 cu.-ft. / 22.4 cu.-ft. | Cargo Volume Behind First/Second Row | 54.1 cu.-ft. / 25.9 cu.-ft. |
185.4 in. | Length | 184.3 in. |
112.8 in. | Wheelbase | 111 in. |
2022 Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Towing Capacity & Engine Specs
Whether you opt for the 2022 Volvo XC60 or Audi Q5, under the hood you’ll find a capable 2.0L four-cylinder engine with impressive power. The XC60 comes with front-wheel drive (FWD) or available all-wheel drive (AWD) while the Audi Q5 comes with AWD standard. Find engine and performance specs in this chart.
2022 Volvo XC60 R-Design | Model | 2022 Audi Q5 45 Premium Plus |
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B5 2.0L four-cylinder | Engine | 2.0L four-cylinder |
247 HP | Horsepower | 261 HP |
258 lb.-ft. | Torque | 273 lb.-ft. |
3,500 lbs. | Max. Towing Capacity | 4,400 lbs. |
23 city / 30 hwy MPG | Fuel Economy | 23 city / 29 hwy MPG |

2022 Volvo XC60
2022 Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Interior Design & Technology
Surround yourself with tasteful luxury when you take a seat in either the 2022 Volvo XC60 or Audi Q5. The cabin of the XC60 exudes understated Scandinavian style, including unique features like after-run parking climate and power-folding outer rear head restraints. Both the XC60 and Q5 offer heated front seats with memory, Bluetooth® and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability, built-in navigation, and wireless smartphone charging. Differences between these two SUVs can be found here.
2022 Volvo XC60 R-Design | Model | 2022 Audi Q5 45 Premium Plus |
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Nappa leather/leatherette/textile | Upholstery | Leather |
Power-adjustable with power cushion extensions and power lumbar | Front Seats | Power-adjustable |
Harman Kardon® 14-speaker | Audio System | Audi ten-speaker |
Four-zone automatic with CleanZone | Climate Control | Three-zone automatic |
2022 Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Colors
2022 Volvo XC60 Colors
- Ice White
- Onyx Black
- Denim Blue
- Pine Grey
- Fusion Red
- Thunder Grey
- Platinum Grey
- Silver Dawn
- Crystal White
2022 Audi Q5 Colors
- Brilliant Black
- Ibis White
- Ultra Blue metallic
- District Green metallic
- Florett Silver metallic
- Glacier White metallic
- Manhattan Gray metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Daytona Gray pearl

2022 Volvo XC60
2022 Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Reliability & Safety
Make peace of mind a feature of your daily drive with the advanced safety and driver assistance tech you’ll find in both the 2022 Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5. Both of these models boast a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score. They also offer these options:
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert
- Lane keeping aid with oncoming lane mitigation
- Front and rear park assist
- Road sign information (Volvo XC60 only)
- Care by Volvo flexible maintenance, insurance, and protection plan (Volvo XC60 only)

2022 Volvo XC60
2022 Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Price
The starting MSRP for the Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5 as compared here is similar: $49,895 for the 2022 Volvo XC60 R-Design and $50,800 for the 2022 Audi Q5 45 Premium Plus. The Volvo XC60 has a starting MSRP for its base model of $43,745, compared with the base model starting MSRP for the Audi Q5 of $43,300.
2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Audi Q5: Head to Head Comparison
Bring your family along for the trip in either the sophisticated 2021 Volvo XC60 or the glamorous 2021 Audi Q5. Both are five-passenger SUVs that offer plug-in hybrid capabilities, making them premium drives. Below, the McLaughlin Volvo Cars team has put together an XC60 vs. Q5 comparison to help you in your research.
If you’re intrigued by the 2021 Volvo XC60, explore our XC60 models for sale in Moline, IL, and consider one of our XC60 offers. Have questions? Reach out by phone at (866) 982-1024.
For comparison, the 2021 Volvo XC60 Inscription starts at $61,000 MSRP, while the 2021 Audi Q5 Premium Plus has a starting MSRP of $55,800.

2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Audi Q5Power & Handling
Focus on excellent fuel efficiency and impressive performance figures when you drive either a 2021 Volvo XC60 or 2021 Audi Q5. Both offer plug-in hybrid powertrains, which have been compared in the following table. The Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid produces higher horsepower, torque, and fuel economy specifications. Regardless of which SUV you select, you’ll experience the functionality of all-wheel drive (AWD), which is known as the quattro® system on the Q5.
Volvo XC60 Inscription
Engine | Recharge 2.0L supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder |
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Horsepower |
400 HP
|
Torque |
472 lb.-ft.
|
Fuel Economy | 57 MPGe combined |
Audi Q5 Premium Plus
Engine | 55 TFSI® e Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L four-cylinder |
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Horsepower |
362 HP
|
Torque |
369 lb.-ft.
|
Fuel Economy | 50 MPGe combined |

2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Audi Q5Interior
Enjoy supple furnishings and the space to stretch out when you choose either a 2021 XC60 or 2021 Q5. Both offer leather upholstery and trim to make your drive as comfortable as possible. You’ll appreciate the Linear Lime wood inlays on the XC60, which are not available on the Q5. Other XC60 interior accommodations to consider:
- Quad-zone electronic climate control
- Power adjustable front seats with memory and four-way lumbar support
- Comfort seat padding

2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Audi Q5Exterior
Admire the sculpted lines and rounded corners of the 2021 Volvo XC60 and 2021 Audi Q5. Both include 19-inch wheels, which are styled as ten-spoke Black Diamond cut alloy wheels on the XC60 and five-double-arm design wheels with bi-color finish on the Q5. Both also come equipped with LED headlights that illuminate nighttime road obstacles for you to avoid. Additional XC60 exterior features include:
- Dual integrated tailpipes
- Panoramic sunroof with power operation
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2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Audi Q5Dimensions
If you’re searching for a spacious SUV, the 2021 XC60 will suit you best, as it offers more cargo capacity than the 2021 Q5. Other than cargo capacity, these two SUVs are very similar in terms of dimensions.
Volvo XC60
Passenger Capacity | Five |
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Cargo Capacity | 63.6 cu.-ft. |
Length | 184.6 in. |
Width | 74.9 in. |
Height | 65.3 in. |
Audi Q5
Passenger Capacity | Five |
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Cargo Capacity | 54 cu.-ft. |
Length | 184.3 in. |
Width | 74.5 in. |
Height | 65.3 in. |
2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Audi Q5Technology
Appreciate modern innovations when you’re turning up the volume on your music in either the 2021 Volvo XC60 or 2021 Audi Q5. The XC60 offers a 12.3-inch digital driver display to give you information about your vehicle, while the Q5 is paired with an Audi virtual cockpit plus. Other XC60 technologies include:
- Harman Kardon® premium sound system
- Bluetooth®
- Volvo On Call with smartphone integration


2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Audi Q5Safety
Protect the people who matter most to you in the 2021 Volvo XC60 and 2021 Audi Q5. Both offer camera systems to aid in viewing obstacles, known as a park assist camera on the XC60 and a top view camera system on the Q5. Remain in the correct lane with the help of your lane keeping aid on the XC60 and Audi active lane assist on the Q5. More XC60 safety systems are listed below.
- Blind spot information system with cross traffic alert
- SIPS airbags
- Inflatable curtains
- Whiplash protection for the front seats
- Hill descent control
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