Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
9.6
Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
970 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S60 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A6
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.55 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
445 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1034 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S60.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
