Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 16 HP less power than Volvo V50, but torque is 130 NM more than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
9.6
Real fuel consumption:
8.1 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
640 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
840 km on highway
770 km with real consumption
590 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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.
