Volvo S60 2001 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 Volvo S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 833 litres | |
| Volvo S60 has 36 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 201 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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