Carbike360 comprehensive वोल्वो xc90 b6 अल्टीमेट and ऑडी s5 स्पोर्टबैक 3.0 tfsi क्वाट्रो comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
वोल्वो xc90 b6 अल्टीमेट comes with a price of ₹ 1.01 Cr and ऑडी s5 स्पोर्टबैक 3.0 tfsi क्वाट्रो is priced at ₹ 77.32 Lakh. वोल्वो xc90 b6 अल्टीमेट equipped with engine whereas ऑडी s5 स्पोर्टबैक 3.0 tfsi क्वाट्रो has .
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Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹1.01 Cr | ₹77.32 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹1,86,309 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹1,42,770 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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₹77.32 Lakh
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| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Front Tyres | 275 / 45 R20 | 255 / 35 R19 | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension. | Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | 6 | 5.8 | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Rear Suspension | Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension. | Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar | ||
| Rear Tyres | 275 / 45 R20 | 255 / 35 R19 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | |||
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver | Space Saver |
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Tyres
275 / 45 R20
255 / 35 R19
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
6
5.8
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Suspension
Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Tyres
275 / 45 R20
255 / 35 R19
Four Wheel Steering
-
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Space Saver
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 4 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 3 | 2 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 7 | 5 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 709 | 465 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 71 | 58 |
Doors (Doors)
5
4
No of Rows (Rows)
3
2
Seating Capacity (Person)
7
5
Bootspace (litres)
709
465
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
71
58
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2984 | 2825 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1771 | 1390 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4953 | 4765 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1931 | 1845 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 238 | 117 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | 1760 |
Wheelbase (mm)
2984
2825
Height (mm)
1771
1390
Length (mm)
4953
4765
Width (mm)
1931
1845
Ground Clearance (mm)
238
117
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
1760
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 420 Nm | 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 300 bhp | 349 bhp @ 5400 rpm | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Electric Motor | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | 180 | 250 | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Transmission | Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode | Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| Engine Type | 2.0L Drive-E Turbocharged | 3.0L TFSI V6 | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Twin Turbo | Turbocharged | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| Driving Range(km) | 809 | 615 | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 6.7 | 4.8 | ||
| Engine | 1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 2994 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 11.04 | 10.6 |
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
420 Nm
500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
300 bhp
349 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Battery
-
-
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
Top Speed (kmph)
180
250
Battery Charging
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
AC Fast Charging
Transmission
Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
DC Fast Charging
Engine Type
2.0L Drive-E Turbocharged
3.0L TFSI V6
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Twin Turbo
Turbocharged
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
AC Regular Charging
Driving Range (km)
809
615
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
6.7
4.8
Engine
1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
2994 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
11.04
10.6
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Remote | Remote |
Engine Immobiliser
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Remote
Remote
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Multi-colour | Multi-colour | ||
| Fog Lights | LED on front | LED | ||
| Cornering Headlights | Active | |||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | Driver & Co-Driver | |||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Ambient Interior Count | - | 30 | ||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Rear Reading Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Multi-colour
Fog Lights
LED on front
LED
Cornering Headlights
Active
Puddle Lamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Headlights
LED
LED
Ambient Interior Count
-
30
Glovebox Lamp
| Body Kit | ||||
| Rub-strips | Chrome Inserts | |||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | ||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Roof-mounted Antenna |
Body Kit
Rub-strips
Chrome Inserts
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof-mounted Antenna
| Scuff Plates | Illuminated | Metallic | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| One Touch Down | All | All | ||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Silver | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Opening and Closing | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Painted | Silver | ||
| One Touch Up | All | All | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Manual | |||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Manual |
Scuff Plates
Illuminated
Metallic
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rear Defogger
One Touch Down
All
All
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Silver
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Opening and Closing
Interior Door Handles
Painted
Silver
One Touch Up
All
All
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Windshield Blind
Manual
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital | ||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | Optional | |||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | ||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Trip Meter | Multi-Function Display | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Shift Indicator | Dynamic |
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Optional
Average Speed
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Trip Meter
Multi-Function Display
Electronic 2 Trips
Distance to Empty
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| Display | TFT Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | ||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Speakers | 19 | 6+ | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Available | ||
| Wireless Charger | Optional | |||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 12.3 | - | ||
| Internal Hard Drive |
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Display
TFT Display
Touch-screen Display
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Wired
GPS Navigation System
Speakers
19
6+
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Optional
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Gesture Control
Android Auto
Wired
Wired
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
DVD Playback
AUX Compatibility
Touchscreen Size (inch)
12.3
-
Internal Hard Drive
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | Yes with Auto Hold | Yes with Auto Hold | ||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Rear AC | Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Third Row AC Zone | Vents on Pillars, Fan Speed Controls | - | ||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 2 | |||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Four Zone) | Yes (Automatic Three Zone) | ||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Heated/Cooled Cup Holders | ||||
| Parking Assist | 360 Degree Camera | Reverse Camera with Guidance | ||
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Driver & Co-Driver | Driver & Co-Driver | ||
| Cruise Control | Adaptive | |||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - Internal Only | Electronic - All |
Cabin Boot Access
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Electronic Parking Brake
Yes with Auto Hold
Yes with Auto Hold
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Rear AC
Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Air Purifier
Third Row AC Zone
Vents on Pillars, Fan Speed Controls
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets
2
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Electronic - All
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | |||
| Warranty (In Years) | 2 | 2 |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2
2
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) | ||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| High-beam Assist |
Lane Departure Prevention
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags
7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Dashcam
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
Lane Departure Warning
High-beam Assist
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Ventilated Seats | All | |||
| Split Third Row Seat | 50:50 split | |||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down) | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Third Row Seat Type | Bench | |||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back) | 12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather | Leather + Alcantara | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Partial | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 40:20:40 split | 40:20:40 split | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type | Heated | |||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | |||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Single Tone | ||
| Third Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | |||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back) | 12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Interior Colours | Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal | Rotor Grey, Black |
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seats
All
Split Third Row Seat
50:50 split
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type
Bench
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Seat Adjustment
14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest
Massage Seats
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Seat Upholstery
Nappa Leather
Leather + Alcantara
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Partial
Split Rear Seat
40:20:40 split
40:20:40 split
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Interiors
Dual Tone
Single Tone
Third Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Seatback Pockets
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Interior Colours
Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal
Rotor Grey, Black
| Ride Height Adjustment | Optional | |||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | Torque-On-Demand | Torque-On-Demand | ||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Differential Lock | Electronic |
Ride Height Adjustment
Optional
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Hill Descent Control
Four-Wheel-Drive
Torque-On-Demand
Torque-On-Demand
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Differential Lock
Electronic
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Third Row Cup Holders | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front, Second & Third | Front & Rear | ||
| Cooled Glovebox |
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders
Front, Second & Third
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
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