Volvo V40 2000 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 75 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 127 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 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 V40 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 720 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: | 471 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V40 has 81 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 171 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`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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