Volvo V50 2004 vs Audi A4 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 200 HP | |
Torque: | 220 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V50 engine produces 60 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V50 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
930 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Audi A4 2004: 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 360'000 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 V50 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Volkswagen Passat CC | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | no data | |
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`090 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 2200 | 3200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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