2017 Audi Q5 vs 2017 Volvo XC60 - The Car Connection

2017 Audi Q5

2017 Volvo XC60

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2.0 TFSI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2.0 TFSI Premium	20	27	$38,038	$40,900
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	20	27	$38,038	$40,900
3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	18	26	$43,152	$46,400
3.0 TFSI Prestige	18	26	$43,152	$46,400

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T5 FWD Dynamic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
T5 FWD Dynamic	23	31	$38,493	$40,950
T5 FWD Inscription	23	31	$38,493	$40,950
T5 AWD Dynamic	23	31	$40,373	$42,950
T5 AWD Inscription	23	31	$40,373	$42,950
T6 AWD Dynamic	19	27	$43,569	$46,350
T6 AWD Inscription	19	27	$43,569	$46,350
T6 AWD R-Design	19	27	$47,940	$51,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,038

$38,493

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,900

$40,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$682 / month

$683 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi Q5 soldiers on with good space and carlike handling; it's still one of the better luxury SUVs, despite its age.

The 2017 Volvo XC60 is a near-luxury contender at near-luxury prices. Its safety might be its biggest strong suit, which it rightly deserves.

TCC Likes

Enthusiastic base engine
Simple styling
8-speed automatic is quick

Superlative safety
Impressive standard equipment
Good ride

TCC Dislikes

Gas mileage isn't class leading
Still a top-heavy crossover
Easy to spend more than $50,000

Not particularly efficient
Aged styling
Leg room is limited in rear

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

55.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

98.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

56.7

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

36.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.5

62.4

Liftover Height (in)

27.3

29.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

9.1

Wheelbase (in)

110.5

109.2

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

67.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.1

30.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

57.3

67.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

29.1

30.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

38.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

70.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

38.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

4400

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4200

3959

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4450

240 @ 5600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

23 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

26 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 (Est)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q5

Volvo XC60

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

6.8 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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