Volvo S40 2004 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | 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. | |||
| Volvo S40 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S40 2004 2.4 engine | |||
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`940 | 1`940 | |
| 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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