Volvo S40 2007 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 65 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S40 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 370'000 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: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S40 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo S40 is 22 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo S40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5400 | |
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