Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
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, if possible
853 litres
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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:
1`770 kg
1`790 kg
Net weight:
1`285 kg
1`240 kg
Load capacity:
485 kg
550 kg
Volvo S40 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Audi A4. Therefore, Audi A4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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.
