If you think a compact luxury SUV should be spacious and well-equipped, the 2022 Volvo X60 is the one you should drive. This crossover has a sumptuous interior and three peppy powertrain options. Frequent travelers in Trevose, PA will appreciate its large cargo hold. The 2022 Audi Q5 is also a refined luxury SUV, but here at Faulkner Volvo Cars Trevose, we think the XC60 is the better buy. Read our comparison below to see for yourself.
Performance
Available Horsepower
If you want to be able to cut through thick traffic in Trevose, you need an SUV that can accelerate with authority. Both the new Volvo XC60 and the new Audi Q5 have three available engines, but the XC60 has a stronger high-end choice. XC60 R-Design trims and above offer a turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder engine and two electric motors that combine to make 400 horsepower. With this T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, the XC60 can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.
The new Audi Q5's most muscular engine is a 349-horsepower turbocharged V6. With this motor, the Audi SQ5 takes 5.4 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph.
Fuel Economy
Trevose drivers who want to lower their fuel expenses will prefer the new Volvo XC60. Models with the T8 plug-in hybrid motor earn 57 MPG-equivalent and 25 mpg in combined city/highway driving. They can also travel 19 miles on electric power only.
The Audi Q5 gets up to 23 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway when equipped with its 261-horsepower base engine.
Dependability
You need an SUV you can rely on to get around each day in Trevose. The new Volvo XC60 received a solid, 73 out of 100 predicted reliability score from J.D. Power.
The new Audi Q5 only got a 63 out of 100 predicted reliability rating.
Interior
Cargo Space
People in Trevose will have plenty of room to put their shopping bags, luggage, or sports gear in the new Volvo XC60. It has 22.4 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and a total of 63.3 cubic feet of cargo room when the back seats are folded.
The new Audi Q5 only has 25.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and a maximum of 54 cubic feet when you fold down the back seats.
Cabin Design
The new Volvo XC60 has what no other brand can claim - exquisite Scandinavian craftsmanship. Base models come with premium cloth upholstery, but Nappa leather is available, along with silvery wood trim and a glass-tipped shift lever.
The new Audi Q5 also has an opulent interior, with standard leather seats and swanky wood trim pieces. The difference is subjective, as many people prefer the minimalistic styling in the XC60.
Technology
Infotainment System and Other Amenities
The new Volvo XC60 has a Google-based infotainment system with a voice-assistant feature and navigation via Google Maps. It also comes standard with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a wireless device charging pad. Trevose drivers will like its standard panoramic moonroof for impressive views of the stars and a brighter cabin by day.
The new Audi Q5 comes standard with most of the same features, except that navigation and a panoramic sunroof are optional. You must pay more if you want to add those amenities to the Q5.
Safety
Safety Ratings
Volvo was founded on safety, so it's no surprise that the new Volvo XC60 comes standard with 11 advanced active safety features. These driver aids include traffic sign recognition and adaptive headlights.
The new Audi Q5 only comes with eight standard driver assistance features. Adaptive headlights are not available in the Q5.
Test Drive the 2022 Volvo XC60 at Faulkner Volvo Cars Trevose
The new Volvo XC60 has the lavish interior and spunky performance you expect from a luxury SUV. It also gets good gas mileage and provides quick take-off from a stop. Faulkner Volvo Cars Trevose has a wide range of XC60 models for sale at competitive prices. Come see us and test drive one today.
