Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 17 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
6.8
Volvo S40 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
1270 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Volvo S40 is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
404 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
883 litres
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S40, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
