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: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 54 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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`220 | 2`110 | |
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 5600 | |
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