Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 80 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.2 l/100km
10.0 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
910 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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:
4.58 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 shorter 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
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:
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.
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
