Audi A4 2004 vs Volvo S60 2004

 
Audi A4
2004 - 2006
Volvo S60
2004 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.4 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 163 HP130 HP
Torque: 350 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds12 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A4 engine produces 33 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.86.5
Audi A4 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1020 km in combined cycle1070 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway1370 km on highway

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km560'000 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 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda SuperbUsed 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 m4.58 m
Width: 1.77 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 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 litres424 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
720 litres1034 litres
Audi A4 has 36 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 314 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S60.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0702`030
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 32003200
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Volvo S60 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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