Audi A4 1999 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 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 15 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 | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1420 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 23 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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