Volvo V50 2005 vs Audi A4 2007

 
Volvo V50
2005 - 2007
Audi A4
2007 - 2008
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 220 HP200 HP
Torque: 320 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds8 seconds
Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo V50 engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.29.5
Real fuel consumption: 10.3 l/100km9.8 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 600 km in combined cycle660 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway860 km on highway
600 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km360'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years4 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30, Volvo C70Installed 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. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

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`135
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
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Audi A4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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