Volvo S60 2003 vs Audi A4 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 130 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo S60 has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation II type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V70 | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 21 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: | 13 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.9 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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