Audi A3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo S60. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.5
4.8
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 17 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
880 litres
1749 litres
Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 869 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
1`870 kg
2`110 kg
Net weight:
1`320 kg
1`667 kg
Load capacity:
550 kg
443 kg
Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Volvo S60. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S60, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better.
