2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid Review

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2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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2024 Volvo
XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $57,900 to $75,250
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MPG - City 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 63.3 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 455-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 455 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 78.7 - 78.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.3 in
Front 38.0 in
Rear 38.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Audi Q5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Audi Q5 and the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Audi Q5 is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has a larger turning radius than the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Audi Q5 is clearly the choice over the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q5 has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q5 and the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid. The Audi Q5 has less cargo space than the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.