2019 Audi A4 vs. 2019 Volvo S60

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Audi A4 and 2019 Volvo S60 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Audi A4 and the 2019 Volvo S60.

When we compare the 2019 Audi A4's and the 2019 Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Audi A4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2019 Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Audi A4's and the 2019 Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Volvo S60 is a better car than the 2019 Audi A4.

Pricing: A used 2019 Audi A4 ranges from $18,998 to $28,999 while a used 2019 Volvo S60 is priced between $19,543 to $29,644.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Audi A4 loses 50.2 percent of its value and the 2019 Volvo S60 loses 50 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Volvo S60 retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Audi A4.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A4 is 8.5 out of 10 while the Volvo S60's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Audi A4 being ranked 6 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Volvo S60 being ranked 4 out of 36.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A4 is 8.1 out of 10. For the Volvo S60 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Volvo S60 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi A4.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Audi A4’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the 2019 Volvo S60 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. The S60 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 522 miles.This gives the 2019 Audi A4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Volvo S60 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2019 Volvo S60 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room and rear head room. The 2019 Audi A4 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear leg room and cargo space. The 2019 Audi A4 and 2019 Volvo S60 are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Audi A4 and the 2019 Volvo S60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.