Comparison Volvo V40 Combi (VW) 2.0 16V (136 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 (220 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Volvo | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | V40 | A4 | A4 |
| Generation: | V40 Combi (VW) | A4 Avant (B6 8E) | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 16V (136 Hp) | 3.0 (220 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2001 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2004 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | 16.4 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 66 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 136 hp | 220 hp | 125 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6300 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 236 km/h | 196 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.7 sec | 8.9 sec | 12.6 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 173 Nm @ 3950 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | B4204S | ASN, AVK | ADR, APT, ARG |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1948 cm3 | 2976 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.4 l | 6.3 l | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l | 9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 92.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 Tiptronic | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4516 mm | 4548 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1716 mm | 1772 mm | 1733 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1428 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2562 mm | 2650 mm | 2622 mm |
| Front track: | 1472 mm | 1528 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1474 mm | 1526 mm | 1479 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 470 l | 442 l | 390 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1420 l | 1184 l | 1250 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 1790 kg | 2160 kg | 1835 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1315 kg | 1610 kg | 1285 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: | 205/55 R15 | 215/55 R16 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7J x 16 | R15 |