Audi 80 1986 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Audi 80 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi 80 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi 80 is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi 80 has 14 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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