Audi A4 2008 vs Volvo V60 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 28 HP more power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine Volvo V60 2011 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V60 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 430 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volvo V60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Volvo V60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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