Audi A4 Avant vs Volvo S60 – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A4 Avant has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37200 £, while the Volvo S60 costs 42500 £. That’s a price difference of around 5272 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 manages with 0.70 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.80 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant has a minimal edge – offering 470 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs clearly better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 pulls somewhat stronger with 709 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 109 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Audi A4 Avant is barely noticeable lighter – 1595 kg compared to 1715 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers a touch more room – 495 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A4 Avant a touch takes the win – 565 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

All in all, the Volvo S60 shows itself to be is clearly superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.