Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
8.3
Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
950 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Volvo V40
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and Volvo S40 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
471 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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853 litres
Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S40.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S40, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
