Audi S4 2016 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V60) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 354 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
|
Audi S4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S4 engine produces 164 HP more power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power Audi S4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.5 | |
|
The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S4 could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi S5 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi S4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S4 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 529 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1364 litres | |
|
Volvo V60 has more luggage space. Audi S4 has 24 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 23 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi S4 has
|
Volvo V60 has
| |