Volvo S60 2005 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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: | 10 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.60 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 longer 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 | 720 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 314 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`030 | 2`025 | |
| 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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