Audi A4 vs. Volvo V70
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A4 and Volvo V70 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 V70.
When comparing the Audi A4's and the Volvo V70's specifications and ratings, the Audi A4 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Volvo V70 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A4's and the Volvo V70's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V70 is a better car than the Audi A4.
Pricing: A used 2010 Audi A4 ranges from $5,994 to $13,805 while a used 2010 Volvo V70 is priced between $5,000 to $15,800.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A4’s base engine makes 211 horsepower, and the Volvo V70 base engine makes 235 horsepower. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The V70 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles.This gives the Audi A4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo V70 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo V70 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Audi A4 has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,350
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,550
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,622
Price Range:
$5,994 - $13,805
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
54
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116,525
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,833
Price Range:
$5,000 - $15,800
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
136,417
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Audi A4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volvo V70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo V70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi A4 Rankings
Not yet available
Volvo V70 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A4 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Volvo V70 Trim Levels
3.2, 3.2 R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
211 hp @ 4300 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
28 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
118.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3814 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
185.2 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3527 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
60.6 inches
Length:
189.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Dakar Beige Metallic
Black
Brilliant Black / Phantom Black Pearl Effect
Blue
Aruba Blue Pearl Effect / Deep Sea Blue Pearl Effect
Gray
Meteor Gray Pearl Effect / Quartz Gray Metallic
Red
Brilliant Red
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Stone
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic
Gray
Oyster Gray Metallic / Saville Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Silver Metallic
White
Ice White
Green
Seashell Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cardamom Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Anthracite Black / Off-Black
Gray
Not available