Volvo S60 2005 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo S60 2004: It has Haldex (Generation II up to 2006 and Generation III from 2007) 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% to 50%). Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 1 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 833 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 36 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 201 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.9 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`060 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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