Audi A4 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volvo S40. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.4
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The Volvo S40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.3 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40.
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
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883 litres
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`900
1`850
Safety:
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
