Volvo V40 2000 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Audi A4. Despite less power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 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: | 4.48 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: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Volvo V40 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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