Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 17 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
820 km with real consumption
1010 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 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.
