Audi A4 2001 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 10 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): | 9.5 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo S40 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S40 2004 2.4 engine | |||
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`980 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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