Specs
Though both luxury wagons offer utility, the Volvo V60 Cross Country pulls ahead. The Volvo V60 Cross Country offers 28 cubic-feet of cargo volume and more passenger volume than the Audi A4 Allroad, which has only 24.2 cubic-feet of cargo space. You'll also enjoy a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic in the Volvo V60 Cross Country, vs a seven-speed dual-clutch on the Audi A4 Allroad. Heading out on a longer trip? The Volvo V60 Cross Country has a range of 534 miles--more than a hundred miles longer than the Audi A4 Allroad's range.
Features
As luxury sport wagons, both the Volvo V60 Cross Country and the Audi A4 Allroad are well-equipped. Both offer active safety features, leather heated seats, and much more. But only the Volvo V60 Cross Country comes standard with satellite radio, navigation system, Adaptive Cruise Control, parking assistance, active charcoal air filtration, DVD audio, and a 650-watt 10-speaker harman/kardon audio system.
Value
Base MSRP on the Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Platinum is $46,695, while the Audi A4 Allroad comes in with an MSRP of $45,822. Audi is a little cheaper off the lot, but the Volvo V60 Cross Country is the only one that can boast Best Value in America: Luxury SUVs and Crossovers Brand, according to Vincentric. The Volvo V60 Cross Country is a better investment, with a significantly lower 5-Year Ownership Cost. You'll pay less per mile, less in maintenance, and less in repairs. When it's time to upgrade, your Volvo V60 Cross Country will have depreciated thousands of dollars less than a comparably equipped Audi A4 Allroad.