Pre-Owned Volvo XC60 vs Pre-Owned Audi Q5 comparison

If you are looking for a pre-owned compact luxury SUV, you have many options at your disposal. Two of those options are the Volvo XC60 and the Audi Q5. Both the XC60 and the Q5 have been staples in the compact SUV segment for years now. They are among the best-selling compact SUVs on the market, and whether new or pre-owned they are usually at the top of the list of anyone looking for a used premium SUV. Here, we take a look at each option (specifically 2019 models) and how they compare in terms of interior space, value, and other elements that are important for anyone looking for a pre-owned luxury SUV.

Our first consideration should be the engine, specifically the fuel economy of each model. Nowadays, a used SUV's fuel economy matters more than ever when you're buying one. Although we buy a pre-owned SUV for its interior space and versatility, we don't want to have to sacrifice fuel efficiency when it's not necessary. Pre-owned Volvo XC60 models offer impressive fuel economy with an average fuel consumption of 11.8 liters per 100 kilometers in the city and 8.6 litres per 100 kilometers on the highway thanks to recent improvements made to sport utility vehicles. Compared to the Audi Q5, the XC60 gives you similar city fuel consumption, but better highway fuel consumption.

This is even more impressive when you realize that most pre-owned Volvo XC60 models that you will find on the market offer a powerful T6 engine. This engine has quite a bit more power than the powertrain you find in most 2019 used Audi Q5 models.

When comparing the powertrains available in both a used Volvo XC60 and a pre-owned Audi Q5, we find that the Volvo XC60 offers slightly better horsepower and torque numbers. You will enjoy 316 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque from a unique T6 engine in most XC60 models while the Q5 in most pre-owned models that you will find on the market will offer 248 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque. It is a subtle difference, but you will notice it on the road. When you look at the differences in fuel economy, you realize that the XC60 provides ample performance for a compact SUV without requiring any sacrifice when it comes to fuel efficiency.

Finally, a pre-owned Volvo XC60 will give you more cargo space overall. With a total of 1,792 litres of cargo space, used Volvo XC60 models offer roughly 100 litres more total cargo capacity than a Q5.