Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
8.5 l/100km
8.9 l/100km
By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V50 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
1160 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
510'000 km
420'000 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:
6 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30, Volvo C70
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V50 might be a better choice in this respect.
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
