Audi A4 1996 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| 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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 92 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| 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. | |||
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`870 kg | 2`440 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`846 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 594 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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