Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
5.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
5.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1160 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway
1440 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 and Audi A4 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
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390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1250 litres
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
