2019 Audi A4 vs 2019 BMW 3-Series vs 2019 Volvo S60

2019 Audi A4

#3 in Compact Cars

2019 BMW 3-Series

#1 in Compact Cars

2019 Volvo S60

#1 in Compact Cars

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Premium 40 TFSI

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 Premium 40 TFSI	27	34	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$39,480	$42,000
A4 Premium Plus 40 TFSI	27	34	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$39,480	$42,000
A4 Prestige 40 TFSI	27	34	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$39,480	$42,000
A4 Titanium Premium 40 TFSI	27	34	N/A	$39,200
A4 allroad Premium 45 TFSI quattro	22	30	$42,960	$45,700
A4 allroad Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	22	30	$42,960	$45,700
A4 allroad Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	22	30	$42,960	$45,700
S4 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$47,188	$50,200
S4 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$47,188	$50,200
S4 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$47,188	$50,200

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330i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Gran Turismo	23	33	$42,720	$45,400
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sports Wagon	23	33	$42,350	$45,000
3 Series 340i xDrive Gran Turismo	20	29	$48,165	$51,250

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T5 FWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 T5 FWD Inscription	24	36	$40,326	$42,900
S60 T5 FWD Momentum	24	36	$33,652	$35,800
S60 T5 FWD R-Design	24	36	$39,386	$41,900
S60 T6 AWD Inscription	21	32	$44,556	$47,400
S60 T6 AWD Momentum	21	32	$37,882	$40,300
S60 T6 AWD R-Design	21	32	$43,616	$46,400
S60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$52,076	$55,400
S60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design	N/A	N/A	$51,136	$54,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,156

$37,935

$40,326

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,400

$40,250

$42,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$623 / month

$671 / month

$715 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.3

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Audi A4 is hiding in plain sight as one of the automaker’s most complete and well-rounded cars.

The 2019 BMW 330i moves back toward the sweet spot in sport-sedan greatness, with M Sport and M editions still to come.

The 2019 Volvo S60 hits a sport-sedan sweet spot, somewhere between nurturing and overbearing.

TCC Likes

Good turbo-4 engine
Sharp handling
Standard automatic emergency braking

Evolved looks
Good standard safety tech
Impressive technology

Forceful, smooth powertrains
A true first-class seating experience
Attention to the finest details

TCC Dislikes

...but it may be too conservative
Top trims are pricey
Fuel economy hit for AWD

More than $40,000 to start
Not much more spacious
No electrified powertrains to start

Steering lacks feedback
Misses IIHS’ headlight blessing
Care by Volvo subscription off to a rocky start

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

26 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.6

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

54.6

54.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

38.7

37.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.1

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

35.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

62.9

Wheelbase (in)

111

112.2

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

71.9

80.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

62.3

Length, Overall (in)

186.1

185.7

187.4

Height, Overall (in)

56.2

56.8

56.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.6

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45HR18

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45HR18

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3450

3582

3657

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

210

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236 @ 1450

295 @ 1550

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 4200

255 @ 5000

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.23

2.81

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.17

1.95

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.82

0.81

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.32

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.71

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.36

3.03

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.72

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Audi A4

BMW 3 Series

Volvo S60

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

5.8

6.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2019 Audi A4

2019 Audi A4 is hard to find
Rebates: Up to $4,000
Lease: From $389 per month for 39 months + $3,000 lease cash
Finance: From 0.99% APR for 66 months

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2019 BMW 3-Series

2019 3-Series available; 2020s arriving
Rebate: No standard cash incentives
Financing: From 3.35% APR for 60 months + Up to $2,500
Lease: From $399 for 36 months on 2019s

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2019 Volvo S60

2019 S60 supplies adequate; 2020s arriving
Up to $4,500 rebate on 2019s; $1,500 on 2020s
Lease a 2019 from $295 for 36 months + no first payment
Free first payment with factory financing

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