Audi A5 2011 vs Volvo S60 2010
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 33 HP less power than Volvo S60, but torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 and Volvo S60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 7400 | |
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