2025 Volvo XC60 Vs. 2025 Audi Q5: Engine, Dimensions & Maintenance Cost

The world of two-row luxury SUVs is packed with attractive options – but there's no better place to start your comparison than with a Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 showdown. Read our guide to see what makes the 2025 Volvo XC60 stand tall above one of its top competitors. At a glance, you'll find that the Volvo SUV offers more standard power, fuel-efficient MPG rating, advanced safety technology, spacious measurements, and maximum cargo room compared to the Audi Q5. Plus, the Volvo XC60 delivers exclusively crafted interior elements that you won't find inside any other luxury sport-ute on the market.

From its sleek exterior to its roomy interior, the Volvo XC60 is a detail-oriented SUV that thoughtfully caters to your every road-going need. The auto-enthusiast team at DARCARS Volvo Cars put together this detailed comparison to show off the key benefits of choosing a Volvo XC60 as your next premium automobile – learn more below!

2025 Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Interior Benefits

The Volvo XC60 is a star member of our new Volvo inventory for a reason. It will treat you to a high-quality cabin that makes those road-trip miles pass by with ease.

For starters, the Volvo XC60 provides a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument panel and a panoramic roof as standard – the Audi Q5 comes with a standard 7-inch color driver information system and offers a sunroof as an optional paid upgrade. Both SUVs have a 10-speaker sound system as standard, with premium upholstery and materials available across every trim. However, with interior decor options such as the available Driftwood interior accents, you'll enjoy elegant touches in your Volvo XC60 that you won't find in the Audi Q5.

Certain amenities that Volvo XC60 owners have come to expect as standard, like the aforementioned fully digital instrument panel, are options for the Audi Q5. Volvo XC60 drivers also rely on a particular set of top-level safety systems to be included, and while driver-assistance technologies in our 2025 Volvo XC60 vs. 2025 Audi Q5 comparison are impressive on both sides of the aisle, the Volvo model still surpasses the competition.

The Volvo XC60 stands for confidence-inspiring advantages, and we think that's evident when comparing Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 driver aids. For instance, the Volvo SUV gives you the following driver-assistance modules right out of the gate:

• Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) and Cross Traffic Alert
• Rear Collision Mitigation Support
• Cruise Control
• Lane Keeping Aid
• Oncoming Lane Mitigation
• Rear Park Assist
• Rear Park Assist Camera
• Rain Sensor
• Road Sign Information
• Slippery Road Alert
• Intelligent Driver Information System
• Whiplash Injury Protection

You'll only find some of these advanced technologies as standard equipment for the 2025 Audi Q5.

Volvo XC60 Compared to Audi Q5 Performance Specs

Both SUVs come standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and mild-hybrid technology to enhance efficiency and power. The standard Volvo XC60 output comes in at 247 horsepower with a 6.5-second zero to 60 mph time, while the standard Audi Q5 configuration lags behind with 201 horsepower and a 6.8-second zero to 60 mph rating.

The Volvo XC60 is faster and has very similar fuel economy ratings to the Audi Q5, earning up to an EPA-estimated rating of 23/30/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined),¹ while the Audi Q5 delivers up to an EPA-estimated 23/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).² Both models come standard with all-wheel drive.

Plug-in hybrid models top off the power ratings for these dynamic SUVs. The 362 horsepower generated by a 2025 Audi Q5 Plug-In Hybrid falls well short of the 455-horsepower output that you'll get with a 2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid. The Volvo SUV gives motorists a better range of engine options, whether they value efficiency, power, or both.

Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Dimensions

Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 measurements come in close. The Volvo XC60 is 1.1 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider, and 0.1 inches shorter than the Audi Q5.³ They're similarly sized competitors in the same segment, but where the competitive nature of a Volvo XC60 shines is its cargo capabilities.

Both models will seat up to five passengers. However, with the rear seats folded, the Volvo XC60 can carry up to 63.3 cubic feet of cargo, whereas the Audi Q5 can only fit up to 53.5 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats folded, according to Edmunds.³

With the seats up and your family on board, the competitive virtues of a Volvo XC60 continue. Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 legroom measurements are an easy win for the Volvo SUV.

The Volvo XC60 gives you 41.5 inches in front and 38 inches in the rear for legroom. The Audi Q5 has 40.9 inches of front and 38 inches of rear legroom.³ Your rear-seat passengers stretch their legs equally in either model, but you and your front-seat passenger will love having more than an extra half inch of legroom up front in the cabin of a Volvo XC60, especially on long drives.

Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 Maintenance Cost

The actual maintenance costs of Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 SUVs can vary depending on many factors. With that said, the Volvo XC60 is a product of the brand's long history of dependability. Third-party sources speak favorably of the Volvo XC60 when it comes to long-term maintenance costs.

Among such sources on Volvo XC60 vs. Audi Q5 maintenance cost expectations, RepairPal reports that the average annual upkeep of a Volvo XC60 comes to around $746,⁴ while the Audi Q5 has an average annual maintenance cost of $928.⁵

At DARCARS Volvo Cars, we can help lower that cost even more – check out our service specials to find savings throughout your Volvo XC60 ownership experience.

Discover the New Volvo XC60 Today

With our Volvo XC60 lease deals, all of the competitive virtues you see above can become even more attractive. Leasing lets you take home one of these feature-rich automobiles for a short-term, flexible commitment.

We invite motorists in the area to call or swing by DARCARS Volvo Cars – your local Volvo dealership – to discover the intricate detailing and thoughtful driving experience of a Volvo XC60 with a test drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC60 the same size as the Audi Q5?

The Volvo XC60 is nearly the same size as the Audi Q5, measuring 1.1 inches longer than the Audi Q5, while the Audi Q5 is 0.1 inches taller.³ The Volvo XC60 boasts 63.3 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume, compared to the Audi model's 53.5-cubic-foot cargo volume, and has 0.6 more inches of front legroom than the Audi Q5.³

How do the Volvo XC60 safety features compare to the Audi Q5?

The Volvo XC60 safety features compare very favorably to the Audi Q5. For example, both SUVs come standard with Blind Spot and Lane Keeping systems. However, the Volvo XC60 has standard Whiplash Injury Protection and the available semi-autonomous driving Pilot Assist system, among other safety technologies. Visit us at DARCARS Volvo Cars to explore all the Volvo XC60 driver-assistance modules.

Which has more cargo space: the Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60?

The Volvo XC60 has more storage space. Specifically, comparing Audi Q5 vs. Volvo XC60 cargo space when the rear seats are lowered shows that the Audi Q5 has up to 53.5 cubic feet of cargo volume.³ Meanwhile, the Volvo XC60 gives drivers up to 63.3 cubic feet of cargo space. On top of extra cargo room, the Volvo XC60 provides more front legroom than the Audi model.