Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 120 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
1250 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
1550 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
1110 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Volvo S40 is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
404 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
883 litres
720 litres
Volvo S40 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 163 litres).
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.
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
