2020 Volvo S60 vs. 2019 Audi A5

Coming with a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display, the 2020 Volvo S60 really knows how to amaze in terms of overall technology feature offerings. It offers spacious seating for five adults as well, something any car buyer from Manhattan can look forward to.

The 2019 Audi A5 also has some updates, that is, the removal of the manual transmission from its lineup. It now offers the RS 5 Sportback model too. Expect a high-class cabin for this ride as well.

Design & Style

The 2020 Volvo S60 looks good, like its predecessors. It has combined elements of sportiness and modernity in its exterior. Inside it, you will find side bolstering with its comfortable seats. Power adjustments are also found in this car, thus guaranteeing you can easily find the position that you will be most comfortable with. Overall the cabin presents only clean lines, clutter-free dash, and quality materials all throughout.

The 2019 Audi A5 also looks food in terms of design. It uses 18-inch performance summer tires with a carbon fiber trunk lid spoiler. The cabin has ventilated car seats, with heated steering wheels to match tis stainless steel pedal caps. Problems with comfort are evident though with its undersized rear seat. It also lacks trunk size for long weekend travels.

Technology & Safety

The vertical nine-inch touchscreen is still part of the Volvo's Sensus infotainment system. There is a 12.3-inch digital instrument display as well, which supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. It has two USB ports, a satellite radio, and dual-zone automatic climate control. It comes loaded with standard active driver aids too, including pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, road departure mitigation, forward automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, oncoming collision mitigation, and automatic high-beam headlights. It has a rearview camera, as well.

As for the 2019 Audi A5, it carries a 10-speaker audio, and a satellite radio. It has a reliable and user-friendly infotainment system as well. Safety features include pre-collision and post-collision safety systems, blind spot monitoring, stability and traction control, and emergency braking assist. All others are available for a price.

Performance

Carrying a four-cylinder, turbocharged engine, the 2019 Audi A5 scores up to 248 horsepower. As for the S60, there are three engine options. One is the T5 that carries results of up to 250 horsepower, and the other a T6 that generates 316 horsepower. The T8 plug-in hybrid, on the other hand, includes an electric motor that allows it to reach up to 400 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

The 2020 Volvo S60 presents a lot of great qualities that car buyers look forward to. Its gracious and comfortable interior is definitely a plus. On top of that, it has a long list of technology and safety features too. In terms of engine performance, you have a variety of options as well.

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