Volvo S40 2000 vs Audi A4 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
| By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S40 has 31 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| 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`750 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S40, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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