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 used car pricing, towing capacity, safety and variety of models offered. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of new 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 13 out of 15 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Audi has lower used vehicle starting prices in 6 out of 11 vehicle comparisons. Volvo models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 11 out of 17 comparisons.

Audi versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 17 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 7 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 9 out of 15 comparisons. Audi vehicles have higher MPG in 3 comparisons, and both Audi and Volvo vehicles have the same MPG in 3 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 9 out of 11 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 5 out of 8 comparisons. Audi has higher reliability ratings in 2 out of 8 comparisons, and Audi and Volvo tie in 1 comparisons. Audi has better safety ratings in 7 out of 11 comparisons. Audi and Volvo tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 11 out of 17 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 5 categories: Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs, Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Audi A6 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, and Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV). Volvo has better car rankings in 6 categories: Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Small Cars, Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and Volvo V60 in Best Luxury Wagons.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 3 categories: Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Audi A6 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV). Volvo has better car rankings in 4 categories: Volvo XC90 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo S60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, Volvo XC60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and Volvo V60 in Most Reliable Luxury Wagons.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money and Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.