Audi A4 allroad vs. Volvo V60

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

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

Pricing: A used 2021 Audi A4 allroad ranges from $34,220 to $43,629 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 allroad loses 47.5 percent of its value and the Volvo V60 loses 48 percent of its value. This means the Audi A4 allroad retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo V60.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A4 allroad is 7.3 out of 10 while the Volvo V60's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Audi A4 allroad being ranked 5 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons and the Volvo V60 being ranked 3 out of 12.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A4 allroad is 7.1 out of 10. For the Volvo V60 the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Volvo V60 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi A4 allroad.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A4 allroad’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Volvo V60 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The A4 allroad is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. The V60 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles. This gives the Volvo V60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi A4 allroad. 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 shoulder room, front leg room and rear head room. The Audi A4 allroad has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space. The Audi A4 allroad and Volvo V60 are comparable in regards to front head room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: The Volvo V60 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.