Which is better: 2020 Audi A4 or 2016 Volvo XC70?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Audi A4 vs 2016 Volvo XC70 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 XC70?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Volvo XC70 starts lower at $37,100. Live Audi A4 listings start at $14,423.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Audi A4 or 2016 Volvo XC70?

The 2016 Volvo XC70 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,100).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Audi A4 or 2016 Volvo XC70?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).

Which has better horsepower: 2020 Audi A4 or 2016 Volvo XC70?

The 2016 Volvo XC70 leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2020 Audi A4 or 2016 Volvo XC70?

The 2016 Volvo XC70 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Audi A4 vs 2016 Volvo XC70?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Audi A4 vs Volvo XC70

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

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2020 Audi A4

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2016 Volvo XC70

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Overview

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E
Selected trim	Premium	T5 Drive-E
Body style	Sedan	Wagon
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2020	2016

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E
MSRP	$37,400	$37,100 (best)
Lowest listing price	$14,423 (best)	—
Median listing price	$19,314 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$20,801 (best)	—
For sale now	4 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	26 MPG
City MPG	27 MPG (best)	23 MPG
Highway MPG	35 MPG (best)	31 MPG
Fuel tank	15.3 gal	18.5 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E
Horsepower	188 hp	240 hp (best)
Torque	236 lb-ft	258 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	12 cu ft	72.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	—	3,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,417 lbs (best)	3,794 lbs
Ground clearance	—	8.3 in (best)
Wheelbase	111 in (best)	110.8 in
Length	187.5 in	190.5 in (best)
Width	72.7 in	75.8 in (best)
Height	56.2 in	63.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E
NHTSA overall	5 / 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 pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	3	2 (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.

Trim	Audi A4	Volvo XC70
1	Premium $37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)	T5 Drive-E $37,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Premium Plus $41,000 MSRP	T5 $38,600 MSRP
3	Prestige $46,950 MSRP	T5 Drive-E Premier $40,550 MSRP
4	—	T5 Drive-E Classic Premier $41,550 MSRP
5	—	T5 Premier $42,050 MSRP
6	—	T5 Classic Premier $43,050 MSRP
7	—	T5 Drive-E Platinum $45,675 MSRP
8	—	T5 Drive-E Classic Platinum $46,675 MSRP
9	—	T5 Platinum $47,175 MSRP
10	—	T5 Classic Platinum $48,175 MSRP

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