Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
7.2
The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 80 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 80 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.39 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.45 m
Audi 80 is smaller. Audi 80 is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
485 litres
404 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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883 litres
Audi 80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi 80 has 81 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The Volvo S40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
10.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Audi 80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
