Volvo V50 2007 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 6.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V50 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo V50 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo V50 is 18 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 490 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Volvo V50 has 73 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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