Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
180 HP
130 HP
Torque:
380 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.4 seconds
12 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.6
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1020 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1200 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 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:
4 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A6
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.
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
