Volvo S60 2010 vs Audi A3 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 34 cm longer than the Audi A3, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | 1`945 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`564 kg | 1`385 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 546 kg | 560 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5600 | |
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