Volvo V40 2002 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 11 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V40 has 23 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 171 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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