Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.0
Audi A4 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
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):
2`085
2`020
Safety:
Quality:
Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better