Audi 80 1986 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 34 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi 80 has 4x4: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi Coupe | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi 80 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: | 4.39 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: | 375 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Audi 80 has 96 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| 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`590 | 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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