Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
6.8
Volvo S60 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1240 km on highway
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
370'000 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:
6 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volvo S80
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Superb
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.55 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
424 litres
445 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1034 litres
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 21 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
