Volvo V90 1997 vs Audi A4 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo V90) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 94 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 5.3 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V90 consumes 6.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V90 could require 915 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo V90 is larger. Volvo V90 is 38 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V90 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Volvo V90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V90 has 212 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V90 (by 452 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo V90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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