Audi A4 2002 vs Volvo S40 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2002 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the Volvo S40, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 41 litres more 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`850 | |
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| Quality: | Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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