Audi A4 engine produces 23 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S60.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
7.5
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1220 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
1550 km on highway
1160 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 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 S60 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect.
Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.60 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
833 litres
1034 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 36 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 201 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S60.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
