Audi A4 vs. Volvo V60

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A4 and Volvo V60 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 Audi A4 and the Volvo V60.

In comparing the Audi A4's and the Volvo V60's specifications and ratings, the Audi A4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The Volvo V60 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A4's and the Volvo V60's specifications and ratings, the Audi A4 is a better car than the Volvo V60.

Pricing: A used 2021 Audi A4 ranges from $24,294 to $33,825 while a used 2021 Volvo V60 is priced between $31,650 to $42,385.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A4 loses 50.2 percent of its value and the Volvo V60 loses 48 percent of its value. This means the Volvo V60 retains 2.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A4.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A4 is 8.5 out of 10 while the Volvo V60's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Audi A4 being ranked 6 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Volvo V60 being ranked 3 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A4 is 8.1 out of 10. For the Volvo V60 the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Audi A4 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo V60.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A4’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Volvo V60 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. The V60 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles.This gives the Audi A4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo V60 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Volvo V60 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Audi A4 has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The Audi A4 and Volvo V60 are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Audi A4 and the Volvo V60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.