Audi A4 engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo S60, but torque is 130 NM more than Volvo S60. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
8.1 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
930 km on highway
770 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Volvo S60 2004: It has Haldex (Generation II up to 2006 and Generation III from 2007) type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50% to 50%).
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.60 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
720 litres
1034 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 36 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 314 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
