2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Volvo V40
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Volvo V40. (169 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2004 Volvo V40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo V40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A4 (451 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V40. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A4 | V40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
