Audi A7 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 engine produces 130 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 310 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.6 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A7 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A7 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A7 is 61 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi A7 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 335 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Audi A7 has 200 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Audi A7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A7, so Volvo V40 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 46 600 | 9000 | |
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