Volvo S60 2015 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 47 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1810 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 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: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC40 | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 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. | |||
| Volvo S60 2015 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo S60 2015 2.0 engine Audi A4 2011 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used. The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 9200 | |
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