Audi A4 1996 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 3 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A4 is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 330 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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