Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 19 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 30 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):
9.6
7.4
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
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
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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.
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
