Audi A4 2008 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo V70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 64 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 59 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 10.2 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 3 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 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A4 2008 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A4 2008 3.0 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`305 | 2`410 | |
| 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 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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