Audi vs. Volvo

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Volvo contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Volvo cars.

When comparing the Audi brand to the Volvo brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of towing capacity and variety of models offered. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings.

Audi versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volvo in 12 out of 15 vehicle comparisons. Volvo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 10 out of 14 comparisons. Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 15 out of 17 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volvo, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volvo the overall advantage over Audi.

Audi versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 17 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 8 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 11 out of 15 comparisons. Both Audi and Volvo vehicles have the same MPG in 4 comparisons. Volvo offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 9 comparisons.

Audi versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Volvo with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 6 model comparisons. Audi has higher quality ratings in 0 out of 6 comparisons, and both Audi and Volvo are tied for overall quality in 2 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Audi has higher reliability ratings in 2 out of 6 comparisons, and Audi and Volvo tie in 1 comparisons. Over 6 comparisons, Audi and Volvo vehicles tie for safety. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 14 out of 17 comparisons. Audi shows higher retained value ratings in 2 out of 17 comparisons, and Audi and Volvo tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Audi A5 (coupe) in Best Luxury Compact Cars and Audi A5 (coupe) in Best Luxury Small Cars.Volvo has better car rankings in 7 categories: Volvo XC60 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo XC60 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs, Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo XC60 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Volvo XC60 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Audi has the better car ranking in 1 category: A5 (coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars. Volvo has better car rankings in 4 categories: Volvo XC60 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo XC60 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Volvo XC60 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Volvo XC60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Audi and Volvo each have better car rankings in 1 category. The A5 (coupe) from Audi ranks better in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money and the XC60 from Volvo ranks better in Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Audi offers 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.

Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 18 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.