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Audi A4 vs Volvo S60

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2020 Audi A4

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2025 Volvo S60

Overview

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S60B5 Core
Selected trimPremiumB5 Core
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission7-speed automated manual8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasmild hybrid
Model year20202025

Pricing & market

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S60B5 Core
MSRP$37,400 (best)$42,600
Lowest listing price$15,423$7,579 (best)
Median listing price$18,627 (best)$31,800
Highest listing price$20,801 (best)$37,989
For sale now57 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S60B5 Core
Combined MPG30 MPG30 MPG
City MPG27 MPG27 MPG
Highway MPG35 MPG36 MPG (best)
Fuel tank15.3 gal15.9 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S60B5 Core
Horsepower188 hp247 hp (best)
Torque236 lb-ft258 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S60B5 Core
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume12 cu ft (best)11.6 cu ft
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,417 lbs (best)3,746 lbs
Ground clearance5.8 in (best)
Wheelbase111 in113.1 in (best)
Length187.5 in188.1 in (best)
Width72.7 in72.8 in (best)
Height56.2 in56.6 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S60B5 Core
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)32 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAudi A4Volvo S60
1

Premium

$37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

B5 Core

$42,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$41,000 MSRP

B5 Core

$44,900 MSRP

3

Prestige

$46,950 MSRP

B5 Plus

$45,400 MSRP

4

B5 Plus

$47,750 MSRP

5

B5 Ultra

$50,300 MSRP

6

B5 Ultra Black Edition

$51,000 MSRP

7

T8 Core

$52,100 MSRP

8

T8 Plus

$54,900 MSRP

9

T8 Ultra

$57,400 MSRP

10

T8 Ultra Black Edition

$58,100 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi A4 vs Volvo S60 FAQ

Which is better: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Volvo S60?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Audi A4 vs 2025 Volvo S60 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Volvo S60?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Audi A4 starts lower at $37,400. Live Audi A4 listings start at $15,423. Live Volvo S60 listings start at $7,579.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Volvo S60?
The 2020 Audi A4 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,400).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Volvo S60?
The 2025 Volvo S60 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Volvo S60?
The 2025 Volvo S60 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).
Which has better horsepower: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Volvo S60?
The 2025 Volvo S60 leads on horsepower in this comparison (455).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Volvo S60?
The 2025 Volvo S60 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Audi A4 vs 2025 Volvo S60?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A4 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Volvo S60 (5/5 NHTSA overall).