Audi A4 2008 vs Volvo V70 2007

 
Audi A4
2008 - 2011
Volvo V70
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 211 HP145 HP
Torque: 350 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds11.3 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A4 engine produces 66 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.88.3
Real fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100km9.5 l/100km
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 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 950 km in combined cycle840 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway1010 km on highway
730 km with real consumption730 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 5 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5Installed 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: yesno
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: 4.70 m4.82 m
Width: 1.83 m1.86 m
Height: 1.44 m1.54 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 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 490 litres575 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space.
Audi A4 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0652`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 (€): 62005200
Rating in user reviews: 8.7/10 8.1/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Volvo V70 has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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