Wagons of any ilk are few and far between in American showrooms these days, but the Volvo V60’s unusually broad lineup means this five-door can square off against a wide range of rivals.
At the bottom, at least in terms of size and price, is the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen and Golf Alltrack.
They’re not as ritzy as the Volvos, but they make great use of their space and they’re even available with a stick shift.
Subaru’s Outback is the perennial winner among consumers at the center of the Venn diagram where cars and crossovers meet, and for good reason.
The BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 Allroad provide a more traditional European take on wagons, much like the V60.
Look to the BMW for a little more on-road performance and an optional diesel, while the A4 Allroad squares off nicely against the V60 Cross Country.
European but with an American badge, the Buick Regal TourX is the latest Outback imitator and it looks to bring a lot of value to the party.
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The 2018 Volvo V60 is the practical choice among small luxury cars—and it makes more sense than most SUVs. |
The 2018 Audi S4 balances perfectly performance with luxury in a package that's both practical and sharp. Hardly a recipe for excitement, but one that touches all the bases. |
The 2018 BMW 3-Series makes its strongest case in performance for luxury compact buyers’ attentions. |
Roomy and pleasant to drive, the 2018 Buick Regal is a crossover in car clothing. |
Unless you really need three rows of seats, the 2018 Subaru Outback is the sensible SUV alternative. |
There's a VW Golf for everyone, and they're even better for 2018 thanks to a big tech upgrade inside. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $38,250 | $36,000 | $34,900 | $24,990 | $25,895 | $20,910 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 20 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small Station Wagons | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Large Cars | Small SUV 4WD | Compact Cars |
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| T5 FWD Dynamic | 2.0 TFSI ultra Premium S Tronic FWD | 320i Sedan South Africa | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 2.5i | 1.8T S Manual |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Wagon | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sport Utility | Hatchback |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2018 Volvo V60 vs. 2018 Audi A4 | 2018 Volvo V60 vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series | 2018 Volvo V60 vs. 2018 Buick Regal | 2018 Volvo V60 vs. 2018 Subaru Outback | 2018 Volvo V60 vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf | |
