2020 Audi A4 vs 2020 Volvo S60 - The Car Connection

2020 Audi A4

2020 Volvo S60

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Premium 40 TFSI

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 Sedan Premium 40 TFSI	27	35	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Sedan Premium 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$38,447	$40,900
A4 Sedan Premium Plus 40 TFSI	27	35	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Sedan Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$38,447	$40,900
A4 Sedan Prestige 40 TFSI	27	35	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Sedan Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$38,447	$40,900
A4 allroad Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
A4 allroad Premium Plus 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
A4 allroad Prestige 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
S4 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900
S4 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900
S4 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900

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T5 FWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 T5 FWD Inscription	23	34	$40,326	$42,900
S60 T5 FWD Momentum	23	34	$33,887	$36,050
S60 T5 FWD R-Design	23	34	$40,326	$42,900
S60 T6 AWD Inscription	21	32	$44,556	$47,400
S60 T6 AWD Momentum	21	32	$38,117	$40,550
S60 T6 AWD R-Design	21	32	$44,556	$47,400
S60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$52,076	$55,400
S60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar	N/A	N/A	$60,912	$64,800
S60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design	N/A	N/A	$52,076	$55,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,156

$40,326

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,400

$42,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$623 / month

$715 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Audi A4 offers big tech upgrades inside this year.

The 2020 Volvo S60 luxury sport sedan balances power and grace.

TCC Likes

Cleaner lines this year
Improved infotainment
Strong engines with AWD

Potent turbo engine range
First-class seats
Minimalist cabin design

TCC Dislikes

Conservative style
Gets expensive
AWD guzzles fuel

Cramped rear seat
Small trunk
Limited Care by Volvo subscription model

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

35.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

Front Head Room (in)

37.3

37.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.1

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.2

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

111

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

Length, Overall (in)

187.5

187.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

37.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P235/45VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3417

3657

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236 @ 1450

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 4200

250 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.03

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.23

2.96

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

4.01

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A4 Sedan

Volvo S60

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.0

6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

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

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