Audi A4 1997 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 38 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.5 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC60 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. | |||
| Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.71 m | |
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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 |
1250 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 205 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`915 kg | 2`500 kg | |
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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