Comparison - Audi SQ5 SUV 2015 - vs - Volvo XC40 Recharge 2023

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
53,364
Updated: 
28 Nov 2016
$
60,595
Updated: 
04 Nov 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2015
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Brilliant Black
#000000
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
#546465
Florett Silver Metallic
#B2B2B2
Glacier White Metallic
#C2C7CB
Moonlight Blue Metallic
#242B33
Monsoon Gray Metallic
#4A4E4F
Lava Gray Metallic
#141414
Ibis White
#FAFAFA
Mythos Black Metallic
#000000
Panther Black Crystal Effect
#000000
Sepang Blue Pearl Effect
#0036B9
Volcano Red Metallic
#C23B37
Color: 
Crystal White
#F2F2F2
Onyx Black
#2D2926
Thunder Grey
#949A9F
Sage Green
#A9AEA9
Fjord Blue
#8296A4
Silver Dawn
#EAE8E9
Black Stone
#616161

Electric

Battery: 
78 kWh lithium-ion
Full Charge Time: 
Onboard Charger, 8 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V
Top Speed: 
112mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.10s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Much faster than you'd expect
Decent battery range
Roomy and comfortable

Cons
Touchscreen could be easier to use
Not cheap to buy
Doesn't handle as well as it goes

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Design,
overall build quality,
performance,
handling and ride

Cons
Expensive for a ‘small’ SUV,
some of the interior certainly doesn't match the price

By: 
topgear.com

PROS
Trendy design,
powerful electric powertrain,
thoughtful interior storage solutions.

CONS
Some rivals offer more driving range,
heavy and feels like it in corners,
high starting price.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Electric
Fuel Economy City USA: 
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
Cylinders: 
6
v
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
Torque: 
346ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
258ft-lbs
at 4 350rpm
Horsepower: 
354hp
at 6 000rpm
247hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.10Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Valet Function

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
183.00in
174.20in
Width: 
75.20in
75.20in
Height: 
65.30in
65.00in
Ground Clearance: 
7.90in
6.90in
Front Track: 
65.20in
63.00in
Rear Track: 
65.00in
63.60in
Wheel Base: 
110.50in
106.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.40
37.60
Rear Head Room: 
39.00
38.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.00in
40.90in
Rear leg room: 
37.40in
36.10in
Front Hip Room: 
54.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.70in
56.70in
Rear Hip Room: 
54.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.40in
56.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
57.30cu.ft
57.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
4400lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
29.10cu.ft
34.90cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
25.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4409.00lbs
4741.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
no
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-free entry
Black Power w/Tilt Down Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Power Rear Windows
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Leather/alcantara
Sport front seats
Heated Front Seats
8-way power driver seat w/memory,
driver's and passenger seat 4-way power lumbar support and power passenger seat
4-Way Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats
Folding with pass-thru center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Folding center armrest
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front and rear stabilizer bar
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Leather steering wheel
Cargo floor mats
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Air Filtration
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers
14 total speakers
505 watts stereo output
USB with external media control
1 subwoofer(s)
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
12.3" digital driver display
8 speakers
Apple CarPlay and digital services package
Siriusxm Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Speed Compensated Volume Control,

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Privacy glass
Rear window wiper
Roof rack
Manual sunshades for rear side windows
Power glass sunroof
Fixed glass rear sunroof
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Lip Spoiler
Deep Tinted Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 x 8.5 in
20"
Wheels more: 
Performance tires
Inside mounted spare tire
Rear power liftgate door
Tire Mobility Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Cornering lights
High pressure washers headlamps
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Turn signal mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Post-collision safety system
Emergency braking preparation
Adaptive headlights
Self-leveling headlights
Brake drying
Rear Side Airbags
BLIS w/Steer Assist Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation Support
Lane Keeping Aid/Run-off Road Mitigation Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Aid/Run-off Road Mitigation Lane Departure Warning
Collision Mitigation-Front
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Height Adjusters and Pretensioners

Options

Packages: 
High Gloss Black Package
Luxury Package
Driver Assist Package
Prestige
Exterior Options: 
Audi TravelSpace Base Carrier Bar Bag
Audi Guard Wheel Lock Kit
Delete-Panorama Sunroof
21" 5-Double-Spoke Star-Design Wheels
Front License Plate Holder
Front Grille Filler Panel
Supercharged Badges
Tow Hitch for Vehicles w/Audi Side Assist
Interior Options: 
Cargo Net
Audi Guard Cargo Mat
Audi Guard Protection Kit
Audi Cargo Box
Audi First Aid Kit
Fine Nappa Leather Upholstery

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Fine Nappa, premium leather
#1E1E1E
Black Milano, premium leather
#0B0B0B
Black, leather/sueded microfiber
#1E1E1E
Black/Chestnut Brown Fine Nappa, premium leather
#4E423B
Black/Lunar Silver Fine Nappa, premium leather
#D6D6D6
Black/Magma Red Fine Nappa, premium leather
#1D1D1D
Chestnut Brown Milano, premium leather
#4F4038