Audi A4 2003 vs Volvo S60 2003
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 190 HP | 180 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
900 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
680 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.55 m | 4.58 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 424 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`010 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | high | below average | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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