Volvo S40 2007 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.1 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S40 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo S40 is 22 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo S40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5800 | |
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