2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi Q5 would be higher. Both 2011 Audi Q5 and 2012 Volvo XC70 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2011 Audi Q5.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | Q5 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
