Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
8.0
Volvo S40 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
1010 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 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.
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
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.
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.