Volvo V60 vs. Audi A5 Sportback

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo V60 and Audi A5 Sportback 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 Volvo V60 and the Audi A5 Sportback.

When comparing the Volvo V60's and the Audi A5 Sportback's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V60 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Audi A5 Sportback has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Volvo V60's and the Audi A5 Sportback's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V60 is a better car than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Pricing: A used 2021 Volvo V60 ranges from $31,650 to $42,385 while a used 2021 Audi A5 Sportback is priced between $22,995 to $37,486.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo V60 loses 48 percent of its value and the Audi A5 Sportback loses 49.8 percent of its value. This means the Volvo V60 retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A5 Sportback.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo V60 is 8.3 out of 10 while the Audi A5 Sportback's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Volvo V60 being ranked 3 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons and the Audi A5 Sportback being ranked 11 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo V60 is 7.5 out of 10. For the Audi A5 Sportback the reliability rating is 6.2 out of 10. This gives the Volvo V60 an advantage in reliability compared to the Audi A5 Sportback.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo V60’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Audi A5 Sportback base engine makes 201 horsepower. The V60 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles. The A5 Sportback is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles.This gives the Audi A5 Sportback the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo V60 the advantage in maximum range. 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, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi A5 Sportback has the advantage in the area of front head room. The Volvo V60 and Audi A5 Sportback are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Volvo V60 and the Audi A5 Sportback have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.