Audi A4 Avant (1996 – 2001) vs Volvo V40 (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Volvo V40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 193 hp. The Audi A4 Avant uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,175 kg against 1,240 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A4 Avant
1996 – 2001
|
Volvo
V40
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2001 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 27 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 90 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 391 Nm | 145 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 15.0 s | 7.3 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 237 km/h | 180 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.9 L/100 km | 5.6 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,481 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 155 – 1,505 kg | 1,240 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.