Audi 80 1989 vs Volvo S40 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 57 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 460'000 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: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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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 |
no data | 883 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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