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.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$41,536 - $50,024
Audi Q5
$49,093 - $60,876
Audi SQ5
$65,359 - $76,125
Audi Q8
$79,293 - $93,669
Hybrids
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$62,566 - $73,970
Cars
Audi A4
$45,370 - $54,500
Audi A4 allroad
$51,490 - $59,804
Audi A5 Sportback
$49,896 - $60,884
Audi S4
$60,760 - $70,238
Audi A6
$62,042 - $68,761
Audi A6 allroad
$73,909 - $84,316
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
$49,093 - $60,876
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$62,566 - $73,970
Audi SQ5
$65,359 - $76,125
Audi e-tron
Not Yet Available
Audi e-tron
Not Yet Available
Audi Q8
$79,293 - $93,669
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC40
$43,000 - $52,303
Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
Volvo XC90
$58,080 - $74,643
Hybrids
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$61,553 - $77,140
Cars
Volvo S60
$43,473 - $52,195
Volvo V60 Cross Country
$51,445 - $60,702
Volvo S60
$43,473 - $52,195
Volvo S60
$43,473 - $52,195
Volvo S90
$58,294 - $71,035
Volvo V90 Cross Country
$60,163 - $72,956
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$61,553 - $77,140
Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$61,553 - $77,140
Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$61,553 - $77,140
Volvo XC90 Recharge
$73,113 - $88,677
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$37,981 - $47,178
Audi Q5
$42,992 - $56,992
Audi SQ5
$57,280 - $73,759
Audi Q8
Not Yet Available
Hybrids
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,490 - $69,371
Cars
Audi A4
$39,992 - $51,860
Audi A4 allroad
Not Yet Available
Audi A5 Sportback
$44,580 - $57,970
Audi S4
Not Yet Available
Audi A6
$48,368 - $72,144
Audi A6 allroad
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
$42,992 - $56,992
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,490 - $69,371
Audi SQ5
$57,280 - $73,759
Audi e-tron
$43,997 - $66,701
Audi e-tron
$43,997 - $66,701
Audi Q8
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC40
$40,489 - $50,702
Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
Volvo XC90
$56,839 - $72,351
Hybrids
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$54,356 - $77,024
Cars
Volvo S60
$39,936 - $51,800
Volvo V60 Cross Country
$47,500 - $59,531
Volvo S60
$39,936 - $51,800
Volvo S60
$39,936 - $51,800
Volvo S90
Not Yet Available
Volvo V90 Cross Country
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$54,356 - $77,024
Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$54,356 - $77,024
Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
Volvo XC60 Recharge
$54,356 - $77,024
Volvo XC90 Recharge
$66,137 - $87,529
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q3
47.6%
Audi Q5
53.6%
Audi SQ5
52%
Audi Q8
56.8%
Hybrids
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
57.7%
Cars
Audi A4
50.2%
Audi A4 allroad
47.5%
Audi A5 Sportback
49.8%
Audi S4
48.1%
Audi A6
57.2%
Audi A6 allroad
47.7%
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
53.6%
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
57.7%
Audi SQ5
52%
Audi e-tron
65.1%
Audi e-tron
65.1%
Audi Q8
56.8%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volvo XC40
44.2%
Volvo XC60
48.2%
Volvo XC60
48.2%
Volvo XC90
54.4%
Hybrids
Volvo XC60 Recharge
53%
Cars
Volvo S60
50%
Volvo V60 Cross Country
48.4%
Volvo S60
50%
Volvo S60
50%
Volvo S90
56.8%
Volvo V90 Cross Country
48.3%
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
53%
Volvo XC60
48.2%
Volvo XC60 Recharge
53%
Volvo XC60
48.2%
Volvo XC60 Recharge
53%
Volvo XC90 Recharge
59.2%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q3
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi SQ5
349 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Audi Q8
335 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Hybrids
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Cars
Audi A4
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A4 allroad
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi A5 Sportback
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi S4
349 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Audi A6
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi A6 allroad
335 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Audi SQ5
349 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Audi e-tron
402 hp / 490 foot-lbs
Audi e-tron
402 hp / 490 foot-lbs
Audi Q8
335 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volvo XC40
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC90
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Hybrids
Volvo XC60 Recharge
455 hp / 523 foot-lbs
Cars
Volvo S60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo V60 Cross Country
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo S60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo S60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo S90
295 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Volvo V90 Cross Country
295 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
455 hp / 523 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60 Recharge
455 hp / 523 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60 Recharge
455 hp / 523 foot-lbs
Volvo XC90 Recharge
455 hp / 523 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q3
22 / 29 / 25
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Audi SQ5
19 / 24 / 21
Audi Q8
17 / 23 / 19
Hybrids
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 29 / 26
Cars
Audi A4
26 / 35 / 30
Audi A4 allroad
23 / 30 / 26
Audi A5 Sportback
26 / 35 / 30
Audi S4
21 / 29 / 24
Audi A6
23 / 33 / 26
Audi A6 allroad
22 / 30 / 25
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 29 / 26
Audi SQ5
19 / 24 / 21
Audi e-tron
78 / 79 / 79
Audi e-tron
78 / 79 / 79
Audi Q8
17 / 23 / 19
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volvo XC40
24 / 30 / 26
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Volvo XC90
22 / 27 / 24
Hybrids
Volvo XC60 Recharge
28 / 28 / 28
Cars
Volvo S60
26 / 35 / 30
Volvo V60 Cross Country
24 / 31 / 27
Volvo S60
26 / 35 / 30
Volvo S60
26 / 35 / 30
Volvo S90
22 / 31 / 25
Volvo V90 Cross Country
22 / 29 / 25
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
28 / 28 / 28
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Volvo XC60 Recharge
28 / 28 / 28
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Volvo XC60 Recharge
28 / 28 / 28
Volvo XC90 Recharge
26 / 27 / 27
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q3
4400 lbs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Audi SQ5
4400 lbs
Audi Q8
7700 lbs
Hybrids
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Audi SQ5
4400 lbs
Audi e-tron
4000 lbs
Audi e-tron
4000 lbs
Audi Q8
7700 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volvo XC40
3500 lbs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Volvo XC90
5000 lbs
Hybrids
Volvo XC60 Recharge
3500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
3500 lbs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Volvo XC60 Recharge
3500 lbs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Volvo XC60 Recharge
3500 lbs
Volvo XC90 Recharge
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
8.1 / 10
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi SQ5
6.6 / 10
Audi Q8
Not available
Hybrids
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.4 / 10
Cars
Audi A4
8.5 / 10
Audi A4 allroad
7.3 / 10
Audi A5 Sportback
7.9 / 10
Audi S4
7.7 / 10
Audi A6
8.4 / 10
Audi A6 allroad
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.4 / 10
Audi SQ5
6.6 / 10
Audi e-tron
Not available
Audi e-tron
Not available
Audi Q8
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.2 / 10
Hybrids
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Cars
Volvo S60
8.6 / 10
Volvo V60 Cross Country
8.2 / 10
Volvo S60
8.6 / 10
Volvo S60
8.6 / 10
Volvo S90
7.1 / 10
Volvo V90 Cross Country
7.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Volvo XC90 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
6.8 / 10
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi SQ5
5.9 / 10
Audi Q8
Not available
Hybrids
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.4 / 10
Cars
Audi A4
8.1 / 10
Audi A4 allroad
7.1 / 10
Audi A5 Sportback
6.2 / 10
Audi S4
7.9 / 10
Audi A6
8.3 / 10
Audi A6 allroad
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.4 / 10
Audi SQ5
5.9 / 10
Audi e-tron
Not available
Audi e-tron
Not available
Audi Q8
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.6 / 10
Hybrids
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Cars
Volvo S60
8.4 / 10
Volvo V60 Cross Country
7.1 / 10
Volvo S60
8.4 / 10
Volvo S60
8.4 / 10
Volvo S90
7.2 / 10
Volvo V90 Cross Country
7.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Not available
Volvo XC90 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
10 / 10
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Audi SQ5
Not available
Audi Q8
10 / 10
Hybrids
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
Cars
Audi A4
10 / 10
Audi A4 allroad
Not available
Audi A5 Sportback
10 / 10
Audi S4
Not available
Audi A6
10 / 10
Audi A6 allroad
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
Audi SQ5
Not available
Audi e-tron
10 / 10
Audi e-tron
10 / 10
Audi Q8
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
10 / 10
Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC90
9.0 / 10
Hybrids
Volvo XC60 Recharge
8.0 / 10
Cars
Volvo S60
10 / 10
Volvo V60 Cross Country
10 / 10
Volvo S60
10 / 10
Volvo S60
10 / 10
Volvo S90
Not available
Volvo V90 Cross Country
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
8.0 / 10
Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
8.0 / 10
Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
8.0 / 10
Volvo XC90 Recharge
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
7.5 / 10
Audi Q5
7.2 / 10
Audi SQ5
7.3 / 10
Audi Q8
7.0 / 10
Hybrids
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.9 / 10
Cars
Audi A4
7.4 / 10
Audi A4 allroad
7.5 / 10
Audi A5 Sportback
7.4 / 10
Audi S4
7.5 / 10
Audi A6
6.9 / 10
Audi A6 allroad
7.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
7.2 / 10
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.9 / 10
Audi SQ5
7.3 / 10
Audi e-tron
6.4 / 10
Audi e-tron
6.4 / 10
Audi Q8
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
7.8 / 10
Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
Volvo XC90
7.1 / 10
Hybrids
Volvo XC60 Recharge
7.2 / 10
Cars
Volvo S60
7.4 / 10
Volvo V60 Cross Country
7.5 / 10
Volvo S60
7.4 / 10
Volvo S60
7.4 / 10
Volvo S90
7.0 / 10
Volvo V90 Cross Country
7.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60 Recharge
7.2 / 10
Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
7.2 / 10
Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
Volvo XC60 Recharge
7.2 / 10
Volvo XC90 Recharge
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Audi SQ5
#12 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Audi A4
#6 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Audi A4 allroad
#5 of 12 in
Best Luxury Wagons
Audi A5 Sportback
#11 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Audi S4
#15 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Audi A6
#6 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#1 of 18 in
Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Volvo S60
#4 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Volvo V60 Cross Country
#4 of 12 in
Best Luxury Wagons
Volvo S60
#4 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Volvo S60
#4 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Volvo S90
#19 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Audi SQ5
#9 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Audi A4
#6 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Audi A4 allroad
#5 of 12 in
Most Reliable Luxury Wagons
Audi A5 Sportback
#20 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Audi S4
#9 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Audi A6
#6 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#4 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Volvo S60
#4 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Volvo V60 Cross Country
#4 of 12 in
Most Reliable Luxury Wagons
Volvo S60
#4 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Volvo S60
#4 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Volvo S90
#17 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC60
#3 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 4 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Cars
Audi A4
#7 of 12 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
Audi S4
#11 of 12 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC60
#2 of 4 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Cars
Volvo S60
#3 of 12 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
Volvo S60
#3 of 12 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money