Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 and Audi A4 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
413 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1420 litres
1250 litres
Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V40 has 23 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 170 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.
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.