Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.5
Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1370 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
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.
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
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
Used also on Volvo S80
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.58 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 longer 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
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1034 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 36 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60.
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
