Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 80 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):
5.8
5.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
5.4 l/100km
The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1200 km in combined cycle
1040 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway
1440 km on highway
1020 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 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:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V50, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
442 litres
417 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50.
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
