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Audi A4 Limousine vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Volvo S60?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

Volvo S60

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

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

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A4 Limousine is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

S60

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 Volvo S60 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Limousine is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is moderately lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers marginally more boot space – 460 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries slightly more – 540 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
Audi A4 Limousine
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.

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Audi A4 Limousine
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
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