Audi A4 2008 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 66 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 V50 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 V70, Volvo S80, 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 V50 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: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A4 is 18 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 417 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 73 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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