Audi A4 2005 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 53 HP more power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 404 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 46 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 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 | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5600 | |
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