Volvo S40 2011 vs Audi A4 2008

 
Volvo S40
2011 - 2012
Audi A4
2008 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 177 HP120 HP
Torque: 400 NM290 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds10.7 seconds
Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo S40 engine produces 57 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.15.1
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1170 km in combined cycle1270 km in combined cycle
1500 km on highway1580 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.70 m
Width: 1.77 m1.83 m
Height: 1.45 m1.43 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 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
883 litresno data
Audi A4 has more luggage space.
Volvo S40 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0202`015
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 (€): 46005800
Pros and Cons: Volvo S40 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Audi A4 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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