Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 29 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
8.9
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
670 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
900 km on highway
Volvo V40 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
413 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1250 litres
1421 litres
Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 23 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 171 litres).
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.
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
