Comparison Volvo V40 Combi (VW) 1.9 TD (90 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) & Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Volvo | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | V40 | A4 | A4 |
| Generation: | V40 Combi (VW) | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) | A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 TD (90 Hp) | 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) | 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1997 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1999 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 62 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 90 hp | 150 hp | 125 hp |
| Max power in: | 4250 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h | 216 km/h | 198 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13 sec | 9.2 sec | 12.3 sec |
| Torque: | 176 Nm/2250 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 168 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AFB, AKN | ADR, APT, ARG, AVV | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1870 cm3 | 2496 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 3.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 20.5 | 19.5 | 10.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 78.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4479 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1720 mm | 1733 mm | 1733 mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1417 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm | 2622 mm | 2617 mm |
| Front track: | 1450 mm | 1498 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 mm | 1479 mm | 1479 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 471 l | 390 l | 440 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1421 l | 1250 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 1790 kg | 1950 kg | 1805 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1250 kg | 1400 kg | 1255 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/55 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R15 |