Compare 2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Audi Q5

Serving Durham, NC

The 2021 Volvo XC60 at Johnson Volvo of Durham is the car to get if you want an upscale, safe, and savvy small SUV. The XC60 is loaded with safety aids, as you might expect from Volvo, and it has plenty of technology as well. You can read about the Volvo XC60 through our website, but scheduling an online test drive is an optimal way to learn more about what the Volvo offers in general and at each trim level. The friendly staff at Johnson Volvo of Durham can provide you with more details about taking your favorite Volvo for a test drive to find out more about what it offers. The Volvo competes against the 2021 Audi Q5, but the Volvo has multiple advantages over the Audi. The Volvo has a more powerful mechanical system than the Audi, and it also has a more upscale interior that provides you with more safety features and technology.

Safety and Amenities

If you want a safe and tech-savvy SUV for your next vehicle, the 2021 Volvo XC60 is a great choice. The Volvo has a long list of standard safety aids that includes rear automatic braking, lane keep assist, forward collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring, parking sensors in the rear, and rear cross-traffic alert. Additional safety aids are added to the higher-level trims, including lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and a panoramic parking camera system. An automated parking system comes with the top trim. The Volvo has standard leather upholstery and heated front seats. For technology you'll get a healthy package with a 9-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. The Audi, in contrast, is limited to only Apple CarPlay as a standard feature. A panoramic sunroof is standard on the Volvo, but it is not included on all trims of the Audi Q5. Leather seats are standard on the Volvo XC60, and it also has heated front seats. A Harman Kardon sound system comes with the higher-end trims.

Performance

For performance, the Volvo XC60 has several different available engines. The base engine that powers the T5 is a turbo four-cylinder engine with a 2.0L displacement. This engine provides the Volvo with a power output of 250 HP, and you'll get about 258 LB-FT in torque. With the T6 trim comes a supercharged engine capable of 316 HP. The Recharge is a hybrid vehicle with a total power output of 400 HP using the gasoline engine and electric motors. The hybrid has an all-electric range of about 20 miles. Topping the line is the Polestar Engineered with a power output of 415 HP. The Audi only has two engines available, and it doesn't have the same amount of power as the Volvo. The maximum amount of power offered with the Audi is 362 HP. The Volvo offers a choice between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, while the Audi only has all-wheel drive.

Style

The XC60 has plenty of style, which you can see for yourself with a Volvo XC60 online test drive. The Volvo's standard wheels are 18 inches, and they are finished with alloy polish. Adaptive LED headlights are standard as well. The base Volvo has a panoramic sunroof and hands-free liftgate. The Audi does not have adaptive LED lighting, and it has a more limited choice of wheels that leaves you with a less distinctive vehicle.

If you are thinking about trying out the 2021 Volvo XC60 at Johnson Volvo of Durham, we suggest looking into an online test drive. Our popular and innovative Volvo XC60 online test drive is available for all trim levels, and it gives you a chance to try the Volvo right from home. The interactive test drive puts you in the driver's seat, and you can ask our knowledgeable staff any questions about the Volvo and its capabilities during the ride.

Contact Johnson Volvo of Durham for more details on the Volvo XC60 and to set up your Volvo XC60 online test drive today.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.