Audi A4 2002 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 65 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1420 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| 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): | 2`230 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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