Audi A4 2008 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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 S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi TT | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, 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 S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A4 is 22 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 76 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S40, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4600 | |
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