Audi 80 1986 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Audi 80 engine produces 34 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Volvo S40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 8.7 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 80 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |
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Audi 80 is smaller. 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`480 | 1`780 | |
| 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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