Volvo V50 2004 vs Audi A4 2007

 
Volvo V50
2004 - 2007
Audi A4
2007 - 2008
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 140 HP200 HP
Torque: 220 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds7.6 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 3.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.28.1
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volvo V50 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 670 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway1110 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km360'000 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 years4 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo S70Installed 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 m4.59 m
Width: 1.77 m1.77 m
Height: 1.45 m1.43 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 litres442 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1307 litresno data
Audi A4 has more luggage space.
Volvo V50 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.1 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`8502`060
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

above average
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
Average price (€): 22003200
Rating in user reviews: 6.4/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo V50 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Audi A4 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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