Audi A4 2004 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 38 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 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 8 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`000 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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