A look at how a pre-owned Volvo XC60 compares to a used Audi Q5.

The Volvo XC60 and the Audi Q5 are both excellent options if you are looking for a used luxury SUV. There is plenty of cargo space in both vehicles, and they both provide remarkable reliability and dependability. Both are fantastic choices for consumers when they are new, and they are also popular options when they are pre-owned. Although you will be impressed with what each offers, you do have to make a decision, which is why we decided to compare a used Audi Q5 and a pre-owned Volvo XC60 with regards to a variety of consumer-relevant factors. We are looking at the 2019 model years for both models, but the info here is relevant in most years.

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 the impressive T6 engine found in most pre-owned 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.

The Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60 both provide ample interior space which is likely the first thing you are looking at if you're shopping for a pre-owned vehicle, specifically an SUV. Where they differ slightly is in terms of fuel consumption where the XC60 averages 11.8 L per 100 km in the city, and 8.6 L per 100 km on the highway. The used Audi Q5, on the other hand, averages about the same in the city, and 8.7 L per 100 km on the highway. So, if fuel economy is important to you, the Volvo XC60 is a better choice.

The comfort and sportiness balance of the Volvo XC60 is another element that sets it apart from a pre-owned Audi Q5. The Volvo XC60 really gives you a lot of performance for a vehicle in this category and as far as used compact SUVs go, this is the model that will give you the most fun behind the wheel. Buying a pre-owned Volvo XC60 means getting a pre-owned SUV that doesn't compromise on driving fun to give you impressive versatility.