Volvo S40 2002 vs Audi A4 2001
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Volvo S40
2002 - 2004
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Volvo S40 1.6 | 109 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.8 | 122 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 1.8 | 122 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.8 Bi-Fuel | 120 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.8i | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.9 D | 102 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 1.9 D | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 2.0 | 136 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 2.0 | 136 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 2.0 T | 165 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 2.0 T | 165 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 T4 | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 T4 | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4
2001 - 2004
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Audi A4 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 190 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 190 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 190 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI Quattro | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.0 FSI | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 FSI | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.4 5V | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.4 5V | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5 TDI | 155 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.5 TDI | 155 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.5 TDI Quattro | 180 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
2.5 TDI Quattro | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
3.0 5V | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual
3.0 5V | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic
3.0 5V Quattro | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
3.0 5V Quattro | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo S40 is available only with front wheel drive, while Audi A4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.6 - 1.9 1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:
102 - 200 HP 100 - 220 HP
Torque:
145 - 300 NM 148 - 370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 - 12 seconds 6.9 - 12.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4 - 10.0 5.4 - 10.8
Volvo S40 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A4. On average, Volvo S40 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m 4.55 m
Width:
1.72 m 1.77 m
Height:
1.41 m 1.43 m
Volvo S40 is smaller. Volvo S40 is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
471 litres 445 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
853 litres no data
Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S40 has 26 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11 meters 11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`768 ~ 1`992
Safety:
no data
Quality:
average
above average
Average price (€):
1400 1800
Rating in user reviews:
8.0 /10
7.2 /10
Pros and Cons:
Volvo S40 has
lower fuel consumption roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews lower price
Audi A4 has
available with 4x4 drive fewer faults
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