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:
233 HP
210 HP
Torque:
450 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.5 seconds
8 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
10.8
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
640 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
820 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
420'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
7 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70
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.
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
4.71 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.51 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 8 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 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
