Audi A4 2008 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 35 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 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.54 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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