Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
180 HP
170 HP
Torque:
240 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.3 seconds
8.1 seconds
Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 80 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
5.7
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
280'000 km
380'000 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 A4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V40, Volvo V60
Used also on Audi A5
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:
4.63 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.43 m
Volvo S60 is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1749 litres
no data
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
