Audi Q2 vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q2 gets leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the Audi Q2 and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 595mm shorter than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 118L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q2's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,568 a year (5.5 L/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $86,990).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 405L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Level at 71: here's what splits them

The Audi Q2 and Volvo EX60 are level on the CarSorted Score at 71 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 29 points), value (Audi Q2 ahead by 13 points), practicality (Volvo EX60 ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 523L in the Volvo EX60.

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