Audi A4 2004 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 55 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 480'000 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: | 2 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, 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. | |||
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`090 | 1`850 | |
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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