Volvo S40 2011 vs Audi A4 2008

	Volvo S40 2011 - 2012	Audi A4 2008 - 2011
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Diesel	2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:	150 HP	120 HP
Torque:	350 NM	290 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.5 seconds	10.7 seconds
	Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.1	5.1
Fuel tank capacity:	60 litres	65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1170 km in combined cycle	1270 km in combined cycle
	1500 km on highway	1580 km on highway
	Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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	no data
	Audi A4 has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:	11.1 meters	11.4 meters
	The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg):	2`020	2`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 (€):	4200	5400
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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Volvo S40 2011 vs Audi A4 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions