The Volvo XC60 Shows Up the Audi Q5 in a Side-by-Side Comparison

SUVs and crossovers are as popular as ever here in the greater Olathe, KS area. Just look around the next time you find yourself in the grocery store parking lot or on the highway in Lee's Summit, MO or Lawrence, KS. But just because you're interested in an SUV doesn't mean you have to settle for a boring, run-of-the-mill crossover. You can come to Premier Volvo Cars Overland Park, and let us introduce you to the high-end, well-crafted, Volvo XC60.

The two-row Volvo XC60 is a great size for families and single professionals in the Prairie Village, KS area. It delivers power, features, and comfort our customers love. But we know it's not the only luxury brand SUV vying for your attention. To help you choose the best one for your needs, we've compared our XC60 side by side, next to the Audi Q5. We hope this information helps you as you decide on the best crossover for your family.

Interior Space

Both five-passenger, four-door SUVs, the Volvo XC60 and the Audi Q5 have similar exterior dimensions. But the XC60 measures a little wider and a little longer than the Q5, and it has a wider wheelbase. For you, this translates to more space inside the vehicle.

Not only does the Volvo XC60 offer drivers and passengers more legroom and elbow room to stretch out in than the Audi Q5, it also has a lot more cargo space you can take advantage of. While the Q5 rear cargo hold accommodates just 25 cubic feet, the Volvo has room for nearly 30 cubic feet.

Engine Options and Power

Both luxury SUVs offer Kansas and Missouri drivers a selection of trim levels and coordinating powertrains, including an efficient plug-in hybrid system. But, the Volvo XC60 has one additional engine the Audi Q5 doesn't have, and it delivers more power all around than the Audi.

The Volvo XC60, like other models in the Volvo lineup, starts with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and builds on it. The lineup of powertrains includes the 250-horsepower base engine, a 316-horsepower version of the same engine that's both turbocharged and supercharged, and a plug-in hybrid version that offers 400 horsepower and a nice electric-only driving range.

The Audi Q5, on the other hand, also starts with turbocharged four-cylinder engine. But it only has two engine options, rather than three, and neither of its available options offers as much get-up-and-go and horsepower as the XC60.

Creature Comforts

When it comes to the features that make driving more enjoyable, both SUVs offer a variety of standard and optional amenities. But the Volvo XC60 has more that are listed as standard equipment across all models. For example, every XC60 model comes with a standard panoramic sunroof and satellite radio. But these are optional features for the Q5, only available on upper trims.

Safety Features

Volvo vehicles are renowned for their cutting-edge safety features, and the Volvo XC60 is a perfect illustration of why. Every XC60 in the lineup comes with a comprehensive list of features that are engineered to keep you, and your passengers safe, including pedestrian and animal detection, road departure mitigation, oncoming collision avoidance, and much more.

The Audi Q5 has standard safety features as well, including frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking. But you'll have to move up in trims and spend more money to get the same level of safety features that come standard on every Volvo XC60.