Audi A4 1999 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 29 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
1250 litres | 1421 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 171 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 (kg): | 1`910 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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