Audi A4 1999 vs Volvo V40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and Volvo V40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1250 litres | 1420 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 23 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 170 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`855 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`305 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 480 kg | |
| Audi A4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Volvo V40. Therefore, Audi A4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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