Audi A4 2004 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 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 135 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 S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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