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We need a comfortable "European" up to 1,600,000 p.
Having set a goal to purchase a high -quality and comfortable European car, I almost stopped in my choice on the Audi A4, as suddenly in my field of vision, the 2012 proposal for the Volvo S60 car with the T5 motor was very interested in me. Alexey Voznyuk, project manager, driving experience for 6 years, travels to Honda Jazz, wants a high -quality and comfortable European car, a budget of 1,600,000 rubles.
Car requirements
IMAGE
After many years of ownership of Japanese auto and motor vehicles, I want to try some of the famous European brands.
STYLE
It does not matter much.
Economy
I do not like to hardly burn gasoline, but for the sake of good dynamic characteristics, I am ready to make an exception.
Shodal qualities
I want excellent controllability and stability on the track. I go calmly, but good dynamics is important for trouble -free movement.
INTERIOR
Comfortable seats are important, good ergonomics nothing should be in vain distracting attention and demand unnecessary movements.
EQUIPMENT
I like it when the machine helps in driving both in everyday life (automatic transmission, cruise control, cameras, etc.), and in terms of safety (ABS, ESP, etc.). The more automation, the better.
Volxo S60 1 189 000 p.
Selected because it is stuffed with high -tech systems and is known for its safety.
Audi A4 1 564 900 p.
Selected because it is famous for its quality and running characteristics.
Having set a goal to purchase a high -quality and comfortable European car, I almost stopped in my choice on the Audi A4, as suddenly in my field of vision, the 2012 proposal for the Volvo S60 car with the T5 motor was very interested in me.
The reason for my interest was the sum of several factors: firstly, for a comparable price, the Swedish manufacturer offers a noticeably richer package than Audi; Secondly, I heard about the legendary safety of these machines, and finally, despite its Chinese owners, Volvo remains a quality and comfortable European machine, which, in theory, should compete with German cars.
In order to find out whether it is or not, and finally decide on the choice, I decided to conduct a more object comparison of these models.
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro S-Tronic
STYLE
Of course, a worked out and memorable appearance. VERY GOOD
Shodal qualities
Wonderful handling and peppy dynamics. GREAT
INTERIOR
A little cramped, but everything you need is and conveniently in access. NORM
Economy
Surprisingly, the low fuel consumption for cars with automatic transmission, a turbo engine and all -wheel drive. CLASS!
Equipment in the standard
Very modest, and all additional options significantly increase the price of the machine. IT'S A PITY
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
+
Great manageability and Start/Stop system.
-
High price and scarcity of the basic option.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mark and Model - Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Tronic
Dimensions - 4701x1826x1427 mm
Engine - gasoline., With turbocharged, in order, 4 -cylinder., 1984 cm3, 211 hp at 43006000 min-1
Transmission - 7 -speed s tronic
Dynamics- 245 km/h; 6.5 s to 100 km/h
In terms of exterior, Audi definitely wins: it is clear that a lot of labor is invested in the design of the German car. Volvo, of course, is also pretty in its own way, but almost indistinguishable from most mass cars.
It can be seen that a lot of labor is invested in the design of the car
Audi is trying in every possible way to emphasize dynamism and sports: low landing, seats with high side support, a short steering wheel ... and absolutely amazing handling! The car is very nimble for its size, but stands in the strip and obey the steering wheel, as in a computer game. The suspension is adjusted under a dynamic ride, but, nevertheless, it is much softer than that of Volvo. Small defects in the roadway are invisible at all, and large ones, like lying policemen, do not force the car to bounce. You get used to excellent brakes so fast that after a while the ride style becomes more sharp.
Outside the trunk does not look voluminous, but inside there is more than enough
However, the Audi sports spirit brought with it a small bunch of shortcomings. The first point here is the suspension and engine. Of the entire five modes of the suspension, I found practical meaning in only two: comfortable and sports. And if the car rides irritably tightly, but very smoothly, then the car begins to behave very nervously in the dynamic, then kicking in the back when accelerated, then trembling with the entire body on switching down when slowing down. In addition, Audi was quite low when landing, I often touched the roof with my head.
The driver's site is a little cramped, but all controls are comfortable
Of the interesting features of Audi, it is worth noting the Start/Stop system, which turns off the motor during stops. I ran into this thing for the first time, and at first it confesses a little discouraging. As far as I know, most of this system immediately turn off and drive the old fashioned way. But I tried to get used to it, and, I must say, after a while I just stopped noticing the moments when the engine stalls. Yes, of course, a certain period of adaptation is needed (for example, if the engine starts with twisted wheels, then the steering wheel can even knock out of your hands), but it's nice, standing in a deaf traffic jam, realize that you do not waste gasoline and do not pollute the atmosphere .
Volvo S60 T5
STYLE
The usual soap-shaped shape. SO-SO
Shodal qualities
A 5 -cylinder turbocharged engine produces good dynamics. GOOD
INTERIOR
The cabin is spacious, and the ergonomics of all interfaces is carefully thought out. Amazing
Economy
A powerful and heavy car is quite actively consuming gasoline. Suitable
Equipment in the standard
All the main buns are already in the database, the maximum equipment differs only in interior details. Gorgeous
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
+
Complete, wonderful ergonomics, spacious interior and, of course, price.
-
Fuel consumption.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mark and model - Volvo S60 2.5 T5 AT
Dimensions - 4628x1865x1484 mm
Engine - gasoline, with turbodan., 5 -cylinder., 2521 cm3, 249 hp. at 5500 min-1
Transmission - 6 -speed automatic transmission
Dynamics - 245 km/h; 7.2 s to 100 km/h
Some disappointment from the appearance of the S60 compared to A4 instantly disappears, it is worth driving behind the wheel of a Swedish machine. Inside is a real spaceship! In addition to the fact that for the price of the almost basic version of the A4 you can take a luxury package of the S60 with a navigator, adaptive xenon, hatch and rear view camera, there are no options in the Volvo on Audi in principle. For example, the BLIS system monitors cars that are behind in the neighboring rows. If an orange light is burning, you do not need to rebuild. And in the S60 there is a system of retention in the strip and the Volvo-on-Call system (car control from a smartphone).
The dashboard with the number of buttons resembles the cabin of the aircraft
I seemed to have no complaints to the convenience of Audi governing bodies, but the difference becomes clear already with the minimum experience of operating S60. Where in A4 the phone number needs to be dialing an uncomfortable wheel, a full -fledged digital keyboard is offered in Volvo. If in A4 the operating mode of the gearbox should be chosen by pressing one button repeatedly and monitoring the small indicator, then in Volvo one is highlighted in one well -accessible large button for each mode. A4 squeaks heartily if you get out of the car, forgetting to turn off the head light, and Volvo silently turns it off itself. The entire interface is intuitive and easily accessible, the leadership had to climb only once to find out how to make the car automatically fold the mirrors after closing the central castle.
Adaptive xenon headlights are funny after the ignition is turned on
As for the management, compared to A4, of course, some bargot like the car is noticeable, as if you were sitting in a huge representative of the representative class, but this can be used to it. Moreover, thanks to the more massive Volvo sizes, I did not touch the roof, and more space was formed for passengers and baggage.
Passengers are offered a remote control of the automobile media center
Total, if you discard such an Audi, which are undoubted, but unimportant for me, as a stylish appearance and prestige of the brand, in the dry rest I came to the contrast of excellent controllability A4 and space filling with amazing Ergonomics S60. Definitely one among these two factors is not easy for me to choose, so the final point in the choice should put the price. And she significantly pulls the scales in favor of the Swedish model.
Devices are informative and well read at night
MY CHOICE
The connoisseurs of German cars will, of course, be surprised, but my choice in this case Volvo S60. I am not going to somehow stand out on the roads, nor emphasize my status, nor aggressively move in the stream, most likely it will be a completely ordinary, boring operation of the car. And in this regard, the incomparable ergonomics and that proposed Volvo functionality that can remove the part of the routine actions to control the machine from me is much more important.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
We had a really very difficult choice: excellent handling or electronic assistants, sports style or maximum comfort, Teutonic spirit or Swedish security. Audi is famous for ergonomics and controllability, and if the second point is indisputable, then by ergonomics Volvo is subjectively better. But the S60 consumes more fuel and less clear in motion. The basic equipment of the S60 includes almost all possible helping systems, but the Audi is more stylish and sports ... None of the cars presented do not have a definite advantage, they are simply suitable for different people. Therefore, opinions in the editorial office were divided and in order to choose one thing, I had to throw a coin. And the ruble, which in this case protects several thousand of his own kind, voted for Volvo S60.
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [August 2012]
