Audi A4 2002 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.2 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 560'000 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 Volvo V50 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V50 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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