The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 35,900

€ 68,200

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC60 D3 is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI plus.
Volvo XC60 D3
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
67.4
74.4
83.5
63.9
75.2
82.2
74.4 in
Width
75.2 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
67.4 in
Height
63.9 in
109.2
182.2
110.7
182.8
182.2 in
Length
182.8 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D3
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
4125 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
9.84 %

General
Volvo XC60 D3
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
D
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D3
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5204T7
Engine Code
DEHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
134 hp
335 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Performance
Volvo XC60 D3
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
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30.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
30.78 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D3
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
639 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
639 mi
706 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Environmental Impact
139.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
139.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D3
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1398 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft