Volvo V60 2018 vs Audi A4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Volvo V60 and Audi A4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V60 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.76 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V60 and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 529 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1364 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V60 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V60 has 34 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 25 600 | |
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