Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo V50, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
7.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
1010 km with real consumption
820 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
