Volvo S40 2006 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.47 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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