Audi A4 2016 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V60) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 59 HP more power than Volvo V60, but torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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 Volvo V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 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: | 4.75 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller, but higher. Audi A4 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 529 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1364 litres | |
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Volvo V60 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 24 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 24 200 | |
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