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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 78 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 660 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A3 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. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Audi A3 2008 1.6 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 |
no data | 1104 litres | |
| Volvo S60 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`030 | 1`820 | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 5600 | |
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