Volvo V50 2004 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Volvo V50 engine produces 44 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Despite less power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volvo V50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V50 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V50 is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V50 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1307 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Volvo V50 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo V50 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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