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.
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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