Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
5.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
5.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Volvo V70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V70 is 24 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1580 litres
1250 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 330 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.2 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better
