Audi A4 2002 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 44 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V50. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V50 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 4 cm longer than the Volvo V50, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1307 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| 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 V50, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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