Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
180 HP
163 HP
Torque:
380 NM
340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.6 seconds
11.9 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 17 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1020 km in combined cycle
1040 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1290 km on highway
950 km with real consumption
1040 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
560'000 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 V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A6
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, 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 V70 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 m
Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
442 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1641 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 43 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
