Audi vs. Volvo

When comparing the Audi brand to the Volvo brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety 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 15 out of 19 vehicle comparisons. Volvo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 14 out of 17 comparisons. Audi models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 12 comparisons.

Audi versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 11 out of 19 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 7 comparisons. Audi and Volvo vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 9 out of 11 comparisons. Audi vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Audi and Volvo vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Audi offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. Both Audi and Volvo vehicles are tied for driving range across 1 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 11 out of 13 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 6 out of 8 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 6 out of 8 comparisons. Audi has higher reliability ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons, and Audi and Volvo tie in 1 comparisons. Volvo has better safety ratings in 2 out of 7 comparisons. Audi and Volvo tie for safety in 5 comparisons. Audi shows higher ratings for retained value in 10 out of 12 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Audi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Audi A6 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars and Audi Q5 in Best Luxury Small SUVs.Volvo has better car rankings in 5 categories: Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Small Cars, Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, and Volvo V60 in Best Luxury Wagons.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Audi has the better car ranking in 1 category: A6 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars. Volvo has better car rankings in 6 categories: Volvo XC90 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo XC90 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Volvo S60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, Volvo XC60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, Volvo XC90 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, and Volvo V60 in Most Reliable Luxury Wagons.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Audi has better car rankings in 8 categories: Audi e-tron in Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value, Audi Q3 in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Audi e-tron in Luxury Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value, Audi S6 in Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Audi S3 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Audi SQ5 Sportback in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Audi Q3 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Audi A6 allroad in Luxury Wagons with Best Resale Value. Volvo has better car rankings in 4 categories: Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Luxury Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Volvo XC90 in Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value, and Volvo XC90 in Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Audi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Q5 in Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money. Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money and Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles

Audi offers 17 SUVs, 3 wagons, 18 sedans, 7 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options

Audi offers 35 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 8 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Audi offers 43 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.