Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.3
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1160 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1440 km on highway
1300 km on highway
1050 km with real consumption
1000 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and Volvo V40 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1250 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.