2024 Audi SQ5 vs. 2024 Volvo XC90 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi SQ5

2024 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $57,700
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2024 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $56,600 to $70,600
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MPG - City 19 MPG 20 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 295-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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 SQ5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo XC90, with comparable head- and legroom. The Volvo XC90 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi SQ5, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
The Volvo XC90 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Audi SQ5, making it more convenient to drive.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi SQ5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volvo XC90.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi SQ5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volvo XC90.

Handling
The Audi SQ5 has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Volvo XC90, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Audi SQ5. The Audi SQ5 has a little more horsepower than the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Audi SQ5 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volvo XC90.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 has less seating than the Volvo XC90, making the Volvo XC90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi SQ5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volvo XC90.