Audi A4 2009 vs Volvo V60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 8 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 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.3 | |
| Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 2009 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 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A4 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| 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: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V60 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 6800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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