Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 4 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A4. Despite less power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.4 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
1200 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1520 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
1020 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.51 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V50 is 8 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
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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.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better
