Volvo V40 2000 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 470 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V40 has 80 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`860 | |
| 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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