Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V40, but torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
5.6 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and Volvo V40 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1250 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo V40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Volvo V40 quality could be a bit better.
