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 V60) 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:
204 HP
350 HP
Torque:
400 NM
500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 seconds
5 seconds
Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 146 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
10.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 5.1 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 765 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60.
