Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
1.8 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
101 HP
203 HP
Torque:
140 NM
300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
15 seconds
8.9 seconds
Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 102 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
8.5
Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 29 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1455 litres
Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
