Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Volvo XC60
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 69
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 29 Jul 2026
Audi SQ5 Sportback
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$109,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol MHEV
- Power
- 270kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 515L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 69, but the Volvo XC60 is $34,910 cheaper
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Volvo XC60
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$74,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5
- Power
- 183kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 483L
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$109,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$74,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi SQ5 Sportback edition one
$109,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 15 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $485 a week in repayments ($109,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo XC60 Plus B5 Bright
$74,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 29 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $324 a week in repayments ($74,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volvo XC60 starts $34,910 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$324/wk(≈$1,402/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo XC60 at $74,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi SQ5 SportbackDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC60 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 6 on the Volvo XC60.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi SQ5 Sportback
None open on our record
Volvo XC60
- REC-006368 · published 23 Jun 2025Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle’s braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in ‘B’ mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars).Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006319 · published 2 Apr 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021
- REC-006168 · published 8 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake pedal rod may not have been fastened to the specified torque and could detach.Year range on the notice: 2020
- 30 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi SQ5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 270kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds.
The Volvo XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.
The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi SQ5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 9mm longer than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC60 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 32L advantage.
For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 400kg 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 Volvo XC60's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.8 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 SQ5 Sportback costs about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km) and fuel for the Volvo XC60 about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi SQ5 Sportback), 5 years (Volvo XC60).
Where each one leads
The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 183kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (515L against 483L).
The Volvo XC60: the lower starting price ($74,990 against $109,900) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 2,000kg).
The Verdict
Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 69
The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the Volvo XC60's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 28 points), safety (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 27 points), value (Volvo XC60 ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 483L in the Volvo XC60.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$324/wk(≈$1,402/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo XC60 at $74,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi SQ5 SportbackDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi SQ5 Sportback and Volvo XC60?
The Volvo XC60 is the cheapest at $74,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi SQ5 Sportback by $34,910.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi SQ5 Sportback holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Volvo XC60, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the largest boot at 515L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Volvo XC60 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,400kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi SQ5 Sportback makes the most power at 270kW. The Audi SQ5 Sportback is quickest to 100km/h in 4.5s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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