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
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
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
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1307 litres
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.
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
