Volvo S60 2018 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo S60) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 64 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 50 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 4 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 481 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 39 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`890 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 14 600 | |
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