Audi A4 and Volvo S40 have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S40. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
7.0
The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel.
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
4.47 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, if possible
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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:
2`175 kg
2`020 kg
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
