Audi A4 2005 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 38 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 158 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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