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Audi A4 vs Volvo S80

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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2016 Volvo S80

Overview

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S80T5 Drive-E
Selected trimPremiumT5 Drive-E
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission7-speed automated manual8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20202016

Pricing & market

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S80T5 Drive-E
MSRP$37,400 (best)$43,450
Lowest listing price$15,423 (best)
Median listing price$18,627 (best)
Highest listing price$20,801 (best)
For sale now5 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S80T5 Drive-E
Combined MPG30 MPG (best)29 MPG
City MPG27 MPG (best)25 MPG
Highway MPG35 MPG37 MPG (best)
Fuel tank15.3 gal18.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S80T5 Drive-E
Horsepower188 hp240 hp (best)
Torque236 lb-ft258 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S80T5 Drive-E
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume12 cu ft14.9 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,900 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,417 lbs (best)3,719 lbs
Wheelbase111 in111.6 in (best)
Length187.5 in191.1 in (best)
Width72.7 in73.3 in (best)
Height56.2 in58.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi A4PremiumVolvo S80T5 Drive-E
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)
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 S80
1

Premium

$37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

T5 Drive-E

$43,450 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$41,000 MSRP

T5 Drive-E Platinum

$48,375 MSRP

3

Prestige

$46,950 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi A4 vs Volvo S80 FAQ

Which is better: 2020 Audi A4 or 2016 Volvo S80?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Audi A4 vs 2016 Volvo S80 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 2016 Volvo S80?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Audi A4 starts lower at $37,400. Live Audi A4 listings start at $15,423.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Audi A4 or 2016 Volvo S80?
The 2020 Audi A4 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,400).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Audi A4 or 2016 Volvo S80?
The 2020 Audi A4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
Which has better horsepower: 2020 Audi A4 or 2016 Volvo S80?
The 2016 Volvo S80 leads on horsepower in this comparison (240).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2020 Audi A4 or 2016 Volvo S80?
The 2016 Volvo S80 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,900).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Audi A4 vs 2016 Volvo S80?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).