Volvo 940 engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
5.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
5.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
1160 km in combined cycle
910 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.81 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.42 m
Volvo 940 is larger. Volvo 940 is 33 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
992 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
2125 litres
1250 litres
Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 602 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 875 litres).
Turning diameter:
9.9 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably significantly better
